- Cleveland Institute of Electronics was a privately held, for-profit, distance learning technical college located in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. CIE permanently closed on September 30, 2022. CIE offered Diplomas and Certificates from a variety of electronics and computer technology programs.
School Highlights
Cleveland Institute of Electronics served 2,100 students
Minority enrollment was 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was less than the state average of 38%.
School Overview
Cleveland Institute of Electronics
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's--Private For-profit
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1934
Total Faculty
4 staff
24 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
2,100 students
612 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
525:1
31:1
# Enrollment Undergraduate
2,100 students
565 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,100 students
342 students
% Unknown races
100%
8%
Diversity Score
0.00
0.58
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid (Year 2010)
2%
86%
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2010)
$1,409
$4,750
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
In what neighborhood is Cleveland Institute of Electronics located?
Cleveland Institute of Electronics is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Cleveland, OH.
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