CIM Music 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$42,116

Cost of attendance at Cleveland Institute of Music in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$7,987
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$42,116

Cost of attendance at Cleveland Institute of Music in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$16,946
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Cleveland Institute of Music was $32,598. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at CIM Music

CIM Music net price calculator

$32,598

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Ohio and nationwide.

Ohio's average	$12,095
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of CIM Music for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$32,598	$4,305 (12%)	$18,148	$21,847	$25,873	$26,501	$34,405
2021	$36,903	$2,303 (7%)	$20,169		$29,867	$33,700	$41,709
2020	$34,600	$2,103 (6%)	$18,736	$27,453	$27,910	$29,262	$37,796
2019	$36,703	$3,973 (10%)	$40,046	$23,363	$28,556	$27,888	$39,791
2018	$40,676	$4,114 (11%)	$28,206	$28,531	$32,158	$43,396	$44,029
2017	$36,562	$697 (2%)	$26,463	$24,920	$27,395	$38,485	$36,598
2016	$37,259	$3,178 (9%)	$15,488	$31,733	$36,393	$33,786	$36,179
2015	$34,081	$192	$25,173	$22,916	$29,779	$27,399	$35,354
2014	$34,273	--	$31,674	$30,061	$33,010	$32,651	$38,518

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Cleveland Institute of Music's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$56,004	$55	$42,116	$13,288	$600
2021	$55,949	$1,620 (3%)	$42,040	$13,309	$600
2020	$54,329	$77	$42,006	$11,723	$600
2019	$54,252	$7,069 (12%)	$41,987	$11,665	$600
2018	$61,321	$1,417 (2%)	$49,146	$11,575	$600
2017	$62,738	$1,767 (3%)	$51,078	$11,060	$600
2016	$60,971	$2,329 (4%)	$49,325	$11,046	$600
2015	$58,642	$1,987 (4%)	$47,667	$10,375	$600
2014	$56,655	$1,217 (2%)	$45,655	$10,400	$600
2013	$57,872	--	$43,580	$12,492	$1,800

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does CIM Music provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 120 dormitories available to its students at $9,800 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at CIM Music is $1,089 per month.
Does CIM Music provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at CIM Music for one academic year is $6,774, which works out to $753 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: CIM Music estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $600.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, CIM Music estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,488

If living off-campus, with family: $2,488

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,488
How much is CIM Music application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $110 and $110 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: CIM Music offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Cleveland Institute of Music cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	Not Available	$1,967
For out-of-state students	Not Available	$1,967

Housing and Meal

Cleveland Institute of Music offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Cleveland Institute of Music for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$6,774	$9,800	N/A	0	120
2021	$6,774	$9,800	N/A	0	122
2020	$6,892	$9,300	N/A	0	100
2019	$6,108	$8,940	N/A	19	100
2018	$6,214	$8,940	N/A	19	100
2017	$6,018	$8,638	N/A	0	100
2016	$5,830	$8,326	N/A	19	100

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Cleveland Institute of Music during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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