Founded in 1920, Cleveland Institute of Music is a non-profit private specialized higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Cleveland (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Ohio. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM) is a very small coeducational US higher education institution. Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 102 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 30-40% making this US higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. CIM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.