Key differences on Getting in
- 1
New England Conservatory of Music's yield is 15 pts higher than Cleveland Institute of Music's
Yield rate - 2
New England Conservatory of Music admits 41% vs. 47% at Cleveland Institute of Music
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- New England Conservatory of MusicVery selective
- Cleveland Institute of MusicSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
Test policy
- New England Conservatory of MusicTest-blind
- Cleveland Institute of MusicTest-blind
How they read a record
New England Conservatory of Music
GPA and the high school record are required.
Cleveland Institute of Music
The high school record is required; GPA and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | New England Conservatory of Music | Cleveland Institute of Music |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Considered |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Required | Required |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why