by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current tuition and fees for Cleveland Institute of Music, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Cleveland Institute of Music were $52,880 a year for undergraduate students. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
Within that total, required fees were $2,880; the rest is tuition itself.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,000 |
| Fees | $2,880 |
| Total | $52,880 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and does not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much would Cleveland Institute of Music charge part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To see where that lands, here is how Cleveland Institute of Music costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In OH | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Cleveland Institute of Music sits above the national average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Review the Cleveland Institute of Music Financial Aid page for specifics.
The table below shows how tuition at Cleveland Institute of Music has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $40,000 |
| Two Years Ago | $40,000 |
| One Year Ago | $40,000 |
| Most Recent Year | $50,000 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Cleveland Institute of Music has shifted across recent years.
Most recently, tuition moved up 25.0%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $66,100 the year ahead.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 8.44%, so a year from now students could pay around $57,345.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $57,345 |
| In 2 Years | $62,187 |
| In 3 Years | $67,438 |
| In 4 Years | $73,132 |
| In 5 Years | $79,307 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $260,102.
Tuition is just the starting figure — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at Cleveland Institute of Music, visit the Cleveland Institute of Music Financial Aid page.
