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Cleveland Institute of Music

Cleveland Institute of Music
11021 East Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44106-1776

Official telephone: (216) 791-5000
Fax number: (216) 791-1530
Website: https://www.cim.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: December 1
Application fee: $110
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: required of some
Standardized test requirements: SAT I considered if submitted, ACT considered if submitted, SAT I or ACT considered if submitted, SAT II considered if submitted
Dates test scores should be received: December 1 for SAT I/ACT, December 1 for SAT II
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores important
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview very important
  • extracurricular activities very important
  • particular talent/ability very important
  • character/personal qualities very important
  • alumni/ae relationship important
  • geographical residence important
  • state residency important
  • minority affiliation important
  • volunteer work important
  • work experience important

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 192
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 20
Admission may be deferred: yes

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