Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Kansas City Art Institute's yield is 15 pts higher than Cleveland Institute of Art's
Yield rate - 2
Kansas City Art Institute admits 55% vs. 61% at Cleveland Institute of Art
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
- Cleveland Institute of ArtSelective
- Kansas City Art InstituteSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 900–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 19–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Cleveland Institute of ArtTest-optional
- Kansas City Art InstituteTest-blind
How they read a record
Cleveland Institute of Art
GPA and the high school record are required.
Kansas City Art Institute
GPA and the high school record are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Cleveland Institute of Art | Kansas City Art Institute |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Considered |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not 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