Columbus College of Art and Design (CCAD)

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	438
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
Acceptance rate	94%
Students retention rate	82%
On-time graduation rate	60%

Located in Columbus, Ohio, CCAD is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 94% indicates that CCAD is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Columbus College of Art and Design is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, CCAD emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

CCAD boasts an impressive student retention rate of 82% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 62% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

94.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$37,370

Cost of attendance at Columbus College of Art and Design in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$7,987
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$37,370

Cost of attendance at Columbus College of Art and Design in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$16,946
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Columbus College of Art and Design received on average $24,540 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$24,540

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	100	45%	$4,906	$490,621
Other Federal Grant	200	90%	$3,252	$650,471
State Grant/Scholarships	65	29%	$3,095	$201,156
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	222	100%	$20,704	$4,596,223
Total Grant & Scholarships	222	100%	$24,540	$5,447,850

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Columbus College of Art and Design students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Columbus College of Art and Design students is 59.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 62.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 51.5%.

59.7%

asian 81.8% 9 students
African American 58.1% 18 students
white 60.1% 95 students
unknown 50.0% 3 students
hispanic 45.4% 5 students
International Students 61.5% 8 students
Mixed Race 53.8% 7 students

Service Offerings

Columbus College of Art and Design provides the following additional services to its students

Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Columbus College of Art and Design offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad

Veteran Services

Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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