Columbus College of Art & Design is the center of creativity in the growing and thriving central Ohio region. Offering 11 BFA programs as well as a Master of Fine Arts and two Master of Professional Studies degrees in Retail Design and UX Design, CCAD prepares students for successful creative careers by equipping them with the skills and knowledge they need to shape culture and commerce at the highest levels. For more information, visit ccad.edu.
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MAJORS OFFERED:AnimationBachelors Degree
Comics & Narrative PracticeBachelors Degree
Fashion DesignBachelors Degree
Film & VideoBachelors Degree
Fine ArtsBachelors Degree
Game Art & DesignBachelors Degree
Graphic DesignBachelors Degree
IllustrationBachelors Degree
Interior Architecture & DesignBachelors Degree
PhotographyBachelors Degree
Product DesignBachelors Degree
Retail DesignMasters Degree
UX DesignMasters Degree
Fully Online
Visual ArtMasters Degree
Animation 2DBachelors degree
Animation 3DBachelors degree
Art HistoryBachelors degree
Art TherapyBachelors degree
BusinessBachelors degree
Comics & Narrative PracticeBachelors degree
CopywritingBachelors degree
Creative WritingBachelors degree
Design ResearchBachelors degree
Fashion DesignBachelors degree
Film & VideoBachelors degree
Fine ArtsBachelors degree
Graphic DesignBachelors degree
IllustrationBachelors degree
Interior Architecture & DesignBachelors degree
PhotographyBachelors degree
Product DesignBachelors degree
Social PracticeBachelors degree
This program is Residential.
| FULL-TIME | |
| TUITION | $ 40,825 |
| MANDATORY FEES | 795 |
| BOOKS & SUPPLIES | 5,050 |
| ON-CAMPUS ROOM & BOARD | 11,450 |
| OFF-CAMPUS ROOM & BOARD | 18,500 |
| OTHER | 3,855 |
| AID CATEGORY | AVG PER RECIPIENT | 1st YR RECIPIENTS |
| INSTITUTIONAL AWARDS3 | $18,637 | 97% |
| FEDERAL/NATIONAL GRANTS | 5,916 | 40% |
| STATE & LOCAL GRANTS | 3,816 | 24% |
| FEDERAL STUDENT LOANS | 5,267 | 72% |
AVERAGE AMOUNT RECEIVED PER RECIPIENT: $28,232
99% OF FULL-TIME FRESHMEN RECEIVED AID
* Most recent financial aid data available
Acceptance Rate = The percentage of students admitted out of applications received in a given year.
UNDERGRADUATE FTE1 = 880
UNDERGRADUATE
| FULL-TIME | 871 |
| PART-TIME | 22 |
NOTE 1: "Full-Time Equivalent" is the common way to measure the relative size of colleges. This adjusts for differences in the percentage of part-time students (or faculty). For example: one full-time student = 1 FTE; three half-time students = 1.5 FTE, etc.
| APPLICATION: | Required |
| ONLINE APPLICATION: | Required |
| APPLICATION FEES: | $50 (approximate) |
| HOME EXAM: | Not Required |
| INTERVIEW: | Recommended |
| ESSAY: | Recommended |
| SAT / ACT: | Not Required |
| PORTFOLIO: | Required |
| LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: | Required (1) |
| IELTS: | Required if English is a second language Minimum score 6 |
| TOEFL: | Required if English is a second language Minimum score 61 |
TRANSCRIPTS
| HIGH SCHOOL: | Required |
| COLLEGE: | Required, if transferring |
FACULTY FTE1 = 113
| FULL-TIME | 60 |
| PART-TIME | 116 |
STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO: FALL 2023
7.9 TO 1
FTE STUDENTS PER FTE FACULTY1
FRESHMAN RETENTION
| FALL 2021 FRESHMEN RETURNING IN FALL 2022 |
78% |
| FALL 2022 FRESHMEN RETURNING IN FALL 2023 |
73% |
SIX-YEAR GRADUATION RATE
| FALL 2016 FRESHMEN GRADUATING WITHIN SIX YEARS |
61% |
| FALL 2017 FRESHMEN GRADUATING WITHIN SIX YEARS |
31% |
UNDERGRADUATE ETHNICITY
FALL 2023UNDERGRADUATE GENDER DISTRIBUTION
FALL 2023NEW STUDENT GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION2
FALL 2023Continuing and Professional Studies
Community & Youth Learning programs include:
Saturday Art Classes (for grades 1 through 12 and adults)
College Preview (summer program for high school students grades 10 through 12)
Creative Summer Workshops (summer program for grades 1 through 12)
Creative Summer Workshops (summer program for grades 3 through 12)
AICAD Exchange Program
Alumni Mentoring Program
Career Services
Creative Careers & Collaboration
Honors Program
Intercollegiate Registration through the Higher Education Council of Columbus
Internships
Online Learning
Teaching Licensure partnership with another institution
NOTE 1: "Full-Time Equivalent" is the common way to measure the relative size of colleges. This adjusts for differences in the percentage of part-time students (or faculty). For example: one full-time student = 1 FTE; three half-time students = 1.5 FTE, etc. NOTE 2: Geographic distribution is reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates. NOTE 3: Includes all institutional scholarships and grants, but does not include College Work Study or third party awards.