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Columbus College of Art and Design

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

School Size & Setting

Large | Urban

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

5:1

Religious affliation

Not applicable

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$38,150

Out of state

$38,150
Graduate

In state

$40,150

Out of state

$40,150

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
100%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 100.0% $4,167
State/local grants 26.0% $3,311
Institutional grants 98.0% $18,604
Loans 80.0% $8,278

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

$11,000 per year

Books & Supplies

$1,792 per year

Personal Expenses

$4,088 per year

Financial aid resources

Paying for college

Learn about different ways to cover costs, incluing financial aid, GI Bills, grants and scholarships

Applying for financial Aid

Review this step-by-step guide on everything you need to do to complete your application.

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
  • Commercial and Advertising Art
  • Interior Design
  • Photography
  • Industrial and Product Design
Full List of Majors

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Most Popular Graduate programs

  • Visual and Performing Arts, General
Full List of Programs

Graduate ProgramsX

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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
90.98%
  • Apply 776
  • Accepted 706
  • Attend 227

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$50
Graduate
$65

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Not applicable
  • High school GPA

    Required
  • Recommendation letter

    Not applicable
  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Not applicable
  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Required
  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Not applicable
  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Required
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
70%
Male Students
30%

Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian65.84%
  2. Black11.01%
  3. Hispanic/Latino7.72%
  4. Two Or More Ethnicities7.2%
  5. Not Specified4.22%
  6. Asian4.01%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

1,026

Undergraduate students

998

Graduate students

28

Full Time Students
99%
Part Time Students
1%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children
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