CCS Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into College for Creative Studies
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
49%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Challenging | |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
How hard is it to get into CCS and can I get accepted? The school has a 49% acceptance rate ranking it #7 in Michigan for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 777 out of 1,586 applicants were admitted making CCS a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Academically, it has challenging requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 47 percent. College for Creative Studies typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students. Only 34% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
1050-1270Applicants Submitting SAT
36%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 540 |
| SAT Math 25th | 510 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1050 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 670 |
| SAT Math 75th | 600 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1270 |
| Average SAT Score | 1160 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to College for Creative Studies?
College for Creative Studies typically requires applicants to be in the top 51 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1050 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 940. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1160 out of 1600. The school ranks #22 in Michigan for highest average SAT composite score. 36 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1270 and Above | Good | >62% |
| 1160 to 1270 | Avg + | 49%-62% |
| 1050 to 1160 | Avg - | 36%-49% |
| 940 to 1050 | Reach | 25%-36% |
| Less than 940 | Low | <25% |
CCS ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
21-27Applicants Submitting ACT
76%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 22 |
| ACT Math 25th | 19 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 21 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 28 |
| ACT Math 75th | 26 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 27 |
| Average ACT Score | 24 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into CCS?
Admission data indicates that CCS regularly accepts students with ACT's of 21 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 43 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 18 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 24 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 27 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #11 in Michigan for highest average ACT composite score. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 76 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to College for Creative Studies.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 27 and Above | Good | >62% |
| 24 to 27 | Avg + | 49%-62% |
| 21 to 24 | Avg - | 36%-49% |
| 18 to 21 | Reach | 25%-36% |
| Less than 18 | Low | <25% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.16Typical High School Grades
BYou will need about average high school grades to get into College for Creative Studies. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at College for Creative Studies was 3.16 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #31 in Michigan for highest average GPA. Even with a competitive GPA, admission to CCS will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 994 | 592 | 1,586 |
| Accepted | 515 | 262 | 777 |
| Acceptance Rate | 52% | 44% | 49% |
| Enrolled | 165 | 98 | 263 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 32% | 37% | 34% |
Fall 2020 Application Deadline
Applications are Due
Jul 1, 2020Days left to Apply
202Applicants have 202 days left until the Fall 2020 term applications are due on Jul 1, 2020.
Seniors, these are the SAT and ACT test dates you can still sit for a test and send your results to CCS before the Jul 1 application deadline.
| SAT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Mar 14 | Mar 27 |
| May 2 | May 15 |
| ACT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Dec 14 | Dec 24 |
| Feb 8 | Feb 19 |
| Apr 4 | Apr 14 |
| Jun 13 | Jun 23 |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to College for Creative Studies and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Required |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=169442 IPEDS survey data for College for Creative Studies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does College for Creative Studies prefer SAT or ACT?
36% of students submit their SAT scores to CCS. 76% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into College for Creative Studies?
49% of those who apply are granted admission to CCS. Admission competition is low and the college has challenging admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for College for Creative Studies?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1050 and 1270. 36% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for College for Creative Studies?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 21 and 27. 76% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.
