Columbus College of Art and Design

107 N Ninth St, Columbus, OH 43215

Website: Columbus College of Art and Design

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Columbus College of Art and Design School Description

Welcome to Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD), one of the largest and oldest private art colleges in the United States. Recognized as a leader in visual arts education and as a resource for artists and the community, CCAD advances a distinct learning culture by blending a tradition of professionalism and a commitment to quality with a solid education in the fundamentals of art and the humanities.

Columbus College of Art & Design, a private, four-year, degree-granting institution of higher education, prepares tomorrow’s creative leaders for professional careers. With a history of commitment to fundamentals and quality, CCAD advances a distinct, challenging, and inclusive learning culture that supports individual development in art, design, and the humanities.

More than 1,300 students from 40 states and 35 foreign countries are enrolled in our four-year program of study, pursuing the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in one or more of nine majors: Advertising and Graphic Design, Animation, Fashion Design, Fine Arts (including painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, printmaking, and glassblowing), Illustration, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Media Studies (including digital imaging, video and film, storyboard and computer animation, and photo illustration), and Photography. In addition to major areas of concentration, we offer specialized courses of study in animation, art therapy, computer graphics, fashion illustration, product design and package design.

There are numerous resources within walking distance of campus. In addition, the college has partnered with area businesses and nonprofit organizations to provide students (with a valid CCAD ID) access to free or reduced rate services.

If you're a student searching for the art school that will help you make the most of your talent, your temperament, and the time you will invest in education, we urge you to visit our campus. Come share with us your visions—of yourself, your work, your future. And see for yourself why CCAD is the institution where visions come to life.

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Columbus College of Art and Design

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Columbus College of Art & Design a.k.a. CCAD is a private college of art and design located in downtown Columbus, Ohio. Originally founded in 1879 as The Columbus Art School, CCAD is one of the oldest operating art schools in the United States. Located in the central portion of Columbus, the college consists of and 16 buildings and is adjacent to the Columbus Museum of Art and Columbus State Community College. Approximately 1,300 full-time students enroll at CCAD every academic year.

Academics

CCAD offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in nine areas: Advertising and Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Fine Arts (including painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, printmaking, and glassblowing), Illustration, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Photography, Animation, and Media Studies including computer graphics, video and computer animation. In addition to major areas of concentration, CCAD also offers specialized courses of study in art therapy, fashion illustration, product design, package design. The college also offers evening and weekend classes, which usually attract local residents, especially children.

CCAD graduates hold key positions as artists and designers in major companies and institutions throughout the country and abroad. Their success speaks well of the foundation program, believed by many to be the finest in the country, and the constant focus on professionalism. The aesthetic philosophy of the school has been much influenced by the Bauhaus school and movement from Germany in the early twentieth century. Regardless of a student's major—whether they intend to make their mark on canvas or in clay, on film, or with digital images—CCAD places a strong emphasis on the fundamental principles of art and design, and on the mastery of techniques and materials. At the same time, CCAD stresses the methods used in today's professional work environments.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
Private
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
1,455
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
100%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 22,412
Students Receiving Aid:
88%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 25
Selectivity:
Selective
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Columbus College of Art and Design Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Columbus College of Art and Design Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Men vs. Women
Women 60%
Men 40%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 78%
Other 10%
African-American 8%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 1%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 75%
Out-of-State 25%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Ohio 75%
New York 4%
Pennsylvania 3%
Indiana 2%
West Virginia 1%
Percent of Students International: 5%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 23%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Columbus College of Art and Design Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 22,412    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 21,768    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 644    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 2,713 40%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 890 68%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 9,562 88%  
Student Loans:
$ 4,660 75%  
Any Aid:
  88%  

Columbus College of Art and Design Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 63% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 27%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 440, Math: 410
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 570, Math: 550
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 61%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 18, Verbal: 17, Math: 16
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 23, Verbal: 24, Math: 22

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 25.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Not Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

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