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Columbus College of Art & Design Science & Tech Programs

Columbus College of Art & Design is a private not-for-profit institution located in Columbus, OH. A Major City Center provides tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is Columbus College of Art & Design?

Contact information for CCAD are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	60 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH 43215
Phone:	6142243295
Website:	www.ccad.edu/
Admissions:	www.ccad.edu/admissions/apply-ccad
Financial Aid:	www.ccad.edu/how-start

How Do I Get Into CCAD?

You can apply to CCAD online at: www.ccad.edu/admissions/apply-ccad

CCAD is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for CCAD

This is what CCAD requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Neither required nor recommended
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into CCAD?

CCAD admits 68%, which makes it fairly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 32% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at CCAD are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	254	143	56%
Women	757	531	70%

Can I Afford Columbus College of Art & Design?

The average net price after aid at CCAD is $30,139. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$40,825
In-State Fees	$N/A
Out-of-State Tuition	$40,825
Out-of-State Fees	$N/A
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$40,825
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$40,825

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 21% of students at CCAD receive some form of financial aid (188 students).

Approximately 98% of students at CCAD receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $22,725 per student.

39% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,552.

Student Loan Debt

70% of CCAD undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,719 per year.

Columbus College of Art & Design Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 16 students enrolled at CCAD. CCAD is classified as a Under 1,000 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools.

Gender Diversity

Of the 891 undergraduate students at CCAD, approximately 27% are male and 73% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Columbus College of Art & Design undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	36
Black or African American	107
Hispanic	77
White	592
Two or More Races	37
Non-Resident	4

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at CCAD break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Ohio	164
Indiana	6
Kentucky	6
Maryland	6
Michigan	6

Additionally, approximately 0.5% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Columbus College of Art & Design Graduate Student Diversity

25 of CCAD’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at CCAD, approximately 25% are male and 75% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Columbus College of Art & Design graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	6
Hispanic	0
White	17

Online Learning at Columbus College of Art & Design

CCAD offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

339 undergraduate students at CCAD took at least one online class — of those, 1 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 2 students took at least one online class and 28 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Columbus College of Art & Design

CCAD offers 4 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

CCAD maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.