Cleveland Institute of Art
Academics
- Graduation Rate73%
- Majors Available15
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio9:1
- Retention Rate86%
AP Credit Policy
Liberal Arts credit granted for appropriate Advanced Placement Exams with scores of 3 or better. Studio credit granted for Art AP Exams with scores of 4 or better.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 4 | 3 | Not available |
| 3-D Art and Design | 4 | 3 | Not available |
| Art History | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Biology | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Calculus BC: AB Subscore | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Chemistry | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Drawing | 4 | 3 | Not available |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| European History | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Latin | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| United States History | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | Not available |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's
A
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
C
- Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
D
- Drawing
F
- Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
G
- Game and Interactive Media Design
- Graphic Design
I
- Illustration
- Industrial and Product Design
- Interior Design
J
- Jewelry Arts
M
- Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator
P
- Painting
- Photography
- Printmaking
S
- Sculpture
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Cross-Registration
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Independent Study
- Internships
- ROTC, Air Force
- ROTC, Army
- ROTC, Navy
- Study Abroad
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