College for Creative Studies
Detroit, MI · Private four-year · City: Large
1,399undergraduates
92%admitted
Test-blind (scores not considered)SAT/ACT
$34,436average net price per year
70%graduate in 6 years
76%return for year two
Admissions
- Applicants
- 1,132
- Admitted
- 1,050
- Admit rate
- 92%
- Admit rate, women
- 95%
- Admit rate, men
- 87%
- Admitted students who enroll
- 25%
- First-year students
- 262
- SAT/ACT
- Test-blind (scores not considered)
| High school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High school record | Required |
| College-prep coursework | Not considered |
| SAT or ACT scores | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Essay or personal statement | Not considered |
| Class rank | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Required |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Majors
14 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Visual and performing arts (9)
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production Bachelor's (13 awarded)
- Commercial and Advertising Art Bachelor's (11 awarded)
- Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry Bachelor's (8 awarded)
- Fashion/Apparel Design Bachelor's (12 awarded)
- Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other Bachelor's (14 awarded)
- Graphic Design Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Illustration Bachelor's (46 awarded)
- Interior Design Bachelor's (12 awarded)
- Photography Bachelor's (16 awarded)
Communications technologies/technicians and support services (1)
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects Bachelor's (80 awarded)
Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians (1)
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General Bachelor's (62 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (1)
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design Bachelor's (25 awarded)
Education (1)
- Art Teacher Education Certificate (under 1 year) (4 awarded)
Multi/interdisciplinary studies (1)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Graduate programs (3)
- Design and Applied Arts, Other Master's
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General Master's
- Human Computer Interaction Master's
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $51,355
- Housing and food on campus
- $11,040
- Books and supplies
- $2,154
- Other on-campus costs
- $3,316
- Total cost on campus, in-state
- $67,865
- Total cost on campus, out-of-state
- $67,865
- Total cost living at home
- $56,825
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $29,648 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $27,176 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $32,467 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $33,869 |
| Over $110,000 | $37,605 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 99%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 99%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $26,983
- Got a grant from the college
- 98%
- Average grant from the college
- $23,329
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 28%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 69%
- Average amount borrowed
- $8,318
Graduation
- Bachelor's in 4 years
- 45%
- Bachelor's in 5 years
- 66%
- Bachelor's in 6 years
- 70%
- Bachelor's in 8 years
- 62%
- Any degree in 6 years (all students)
- 70%
- Transferred to another college
- 9%
- Came back for year two
- 76%
| Pell grant students | 67% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 75% |
| Neither | 65% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 146 | 75% |
| Men | 91 | 62% |
| Asian | 6 | 67% (small group) |
| Black | 24 | 54% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 100% (small group) |
| White | 133 | 69% |
| Two or more races | 3 | 67% (small group) |
| Race unknown | 41 | 83% |
| International | 20 | 50% |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 263 | 61% | 7% |
| Started here, part-time | 27 | 22% | 4% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 127 | 67% | 3% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 26 | 46% | 0% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2017. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 1,459
- Undergraduates
- 1,399
- Full-time undergraduates
- 1,132
- Part-time undergraduates
- 267
- Graduate students
- 60
- Students per faculty member
- 10 to 1
- First-year students from in state
- 76%
- From out of state
- 18%
- From other countries
- 6%
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 10%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 4%
| Women | 67% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 5% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 52% |
| Two or more races | 5% |
| Race unknown | 12% |
| International | 8% |
Campus life
- Setting
- City: Large
- Address
- 201 E Kirby, Detroit, MI, 48202
- County
- Wayne County
- Type
- Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools
- Highest degree
- Master's degree
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Offers
- Study abroad, Teacher certification, Credit for AP exams, Yellow Ribbon (veterans)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.