CCAD 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Columbus College of Art and Design was $20,726. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at CCAD

CCAD net price calculator

$20,726

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Ohio and nationwide.

Ohio's average	$12,095
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of CCAD for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$20,726	$7,121 (26%)	$15,154	$16,433	$19,810	$20,493	$25,714
2021	$27,847	$623 (2%)	$21,798	$24,562	$26,377	$27,842	$31,208
2020	$28,470	$2,586 (10%)	$23,324	$23,644	$28,104	$30,247	$31,211
2019	$25,884	$487 (2%)	$21,151	$20,312	$21,383	$22,532	$23,262
2018	$25,397	$1,911 (8%)	$20,215	$19,246	$22,071	$26,583	$16,789
2017	$23,486	$2,570 (10%)	$24,325	$22,310	$26,238	$30,482	$31,385
2016	$26,056	$111	$20,248	$23,905	$26,161	$27,892	$30,422
2015	$25,945	$685 (3%)	$26,881	$29,865	$33,179	$35,603	$36,132
2014	$25,260	--	$25,106	$12,737	$18,375	$25,234	$23,270

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Columbus College of Art and Design's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$54,496	$1,086 (2%)	$37,370	$15,384	$1,742
2021	$53,410	$3,220 (6%)	$37,370	$14,298	$1,742
2020	$50,190	$1,330 (3%)	$36,750	$11,940	$1,500
2019	$48,860	$26	$35,420	$11,940	$1,500
2018	$48,886	$4,060 (9%)	$34,440	$10,446	$4,000
2017	$44,826	$474 (1%)	$32,880	$10,446	$1,500
2016	$45,300	$3,320 (8%)	$32,710	$8,590	$4,000
2015	$41,980	No change	$30,390	$8,590	$3,000
2014	$41,980	$488 (1%)	$30,390	$8,590	$3,000
2013	$42,468	--	$29,022	$10,446	$3,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at CCAD? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $11,490 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at CCAD is $1,277 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: CCAD estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,742.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, CCAD estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,976

If living off-campus, with family: $3,476

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,476
How much is CCAD application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $50 and $65 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: CCAD offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Columbus College of Art and Design cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,521	$1,521
For out-of-state students	$1,521	$1,521

Housing and Meal

**CCAD requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Columbus College of Art and Design for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$11,490	438
2021	N/A	N/A	$9,790	438
2020	N/A	N/A	$9,680	438
2019	N/A	N/A	$9,570	438
2018	N/A	N/A	$9,370	438
2017	N/A	N/A	$9,150	438
2016	N/A	N/A	$8,390	438

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Columbus College of Art and Design during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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