- 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: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
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
93 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
2,100 students
757 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
525:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
n/a
397 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
360 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
313 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,100 students
385 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
434 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
425 students
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
n/a
6%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
n/a
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
100%
6%
Diversity Score
n/a
0.58
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
54%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
22%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
2%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$18,500
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2010)
$1,409
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
73%
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
475
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
20
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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