Columbus College of Art & Design

Columbus, OH · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Columbus College of Art & Design reported a 71.7% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Columbus College of Art & Design is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Columbus, OH. The historical average net price is $29,439 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

71.7%

867 applicants

SAT reference

N/A

Combined score

ACT reference

N/A

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$29,439

After financial aid

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

58.5%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

80.3%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

882

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Columbus College of Art & Design, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$24,204
$30,001 – $48,000$27,218
$48,001 – $75,000$27,534
$75,001 – $110,000$29,717
$110,000+$33,114

Top Majors at Columbus College of Art & Design

MajorDegrees Awarded
Visual & Performing Arts175
Communications Technologies40

Financial Aid at Columbus College of Art & Design

About Columbus College of Art & Design

Official website: https://www.ccad.edu/

Admissions: https://www.ccad.edu/admissions/apply-ccad

Frequently Asked Questions About Columbus College of Art & Design

What is the acceptance rate at Columbus College of Art & Design?

Columbus College of Art & Design reported a 72% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 867. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Columbus College of Art & Design?

The historical 72% acceptance rate suggests Columbus College of Art & Design was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

How much does it cost to attend Columbus College of Art & Design?

The stored historical average net price at Columbus College of Art & Design is $29,439 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $21,807 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Columbus College of Art & Design?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Columbus College of Art & Design is 58%. its stored first-year retention rate is 80%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Columbus College of Art & Design test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Columbus College of Art & Design?

Columbus College of Art & Design's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on April 1, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Columbus College of Art & Design's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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