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Located in Columbus, Ohio, Columbus College of Art and Design is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 779 prospective students applied, and 723 were granted admission. Of those admitted 266 enrolled in the school. 1,069 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 25 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $35,880 plus fees of $870. CCAD is ranked 555 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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CCAD is rated within the top 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Columbus College of Art and Design within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#555 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#382 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#29 in Best Colleges in Ohio
#25 in Best Private Colleges in Ohio
#552 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#28 in Best Value Colleges in Ohio
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 970/1220 |
| ACT | 18/24 |
| GPA | 3.12 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $870 |
| Room and Board | $9,680 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,344 |
| Total One Year Cost | $51,274 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | 100% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=202170 IPEDS survey data for Columbus College of Art and Design.
Current students may use the Columbus College of Art and Design GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.