Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Detroit, Michigan |
| Online | collegeforcreativestudies.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Detroit's Midtown Cultural Center, the College for Creative Studies (CCS) occupies two campuses: the original Brush Street location featuring renovated automotive industry buildings and the A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education housed in the historic Argonaut Building. The private art and design college, established in 1906 as the Detroit Society of Arts and Crafts, specializes in creative disciplines including transportation design, illustration, graphic design, and fine arts. CCS maintains close connections with Detroit's automotive industry, with many graduates working for major automotive manufacturers in their design departments. The college provides apartment-style student housing in its Art Centre Building and the Taubman Center, while their facilities include professional-grade studios, workshops, and the Wendell W. Anderson Jr. Gallery, which regularly exhibits student and professional work.
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| GPA | 3.19 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,154 |
| Other Fees | $1,405 |
| Room and Board | $11,040 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,316 |
| Total One Year Cost | $67,865 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | 87% |
| Communications Technology | 13% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=169442 IPEDS survey data for College for Creative Studies.
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Last updated February 24, 2025