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Columbus College of Art & Design

Columbus, OH · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website

Admission rate
68%
Accessible
Average net price
$27,723
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
61%
Median earnings
$47,378
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Columbus College of Art & Design is a private nonprofit college in Columbus, OH with 882 undergraduates. It admits 68% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $27,723 per year ($24,208 for families earning under $30,000). 61% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $47,378 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
68%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test blind
Fall 2024
Applicants
867
Fall 2023
Admitted
622
Fall 2023
Yield
31%
of admitted students enrolled

What Columbus College of Art & Design looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordNot considered
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkNot considered
  • Class rankNot considered
  • Essay or personal statementRequired
  • RecommendationsConsidered
  • Demonstrated competenciesRequired
  • Legacy statusConsidered
  • Work experienceNot considered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$57,491
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$42,200

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$24,208
  • $30–48k$23,276
  • $48–75k$22,186
  • $75–110k$29,119
  • $110k+$33,411

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Outcomes

Graduation rate
61%
Freshman retention
80%
Median earnings
$47,378
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$26,500
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
882
Student–faculty ratio
10:1
Receive Pell grants
47%
  • White66%
  • Hispanic9%
  • Black12%
  • Asian4%

Columbus College of Art & Design FAQ

What is Columbus College of Art & Design's acceptance rate?+

Columbus College of Art & Design admits 68% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

Is Columbus College of Art & Design test optional?+

Test blind (scores not considered).

How many students apply to Columbus College of Art & Design?+

In Fall 2023, 867 students applied to Columbus College of Art & Design and 622 were admitted; 192 enrolled.

Does Columbus College of Art & Design consider legacy status?+

Yes. Columbus College of Art & Design reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Columbus College of Art & Design require an essay?+

Columbus College of Art & Design reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Columbus College of Art & Design cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $57,491 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $27,723.

What is Columbus College of Art & Design's graduation rate?+

61% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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