Columbus College of Art & Design Acceptance Rate & Admissions

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About Columbus College of Art & Design

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Columbus College of Art & Design is a community college in Columbus, OH, known for its art and design focused, private art college, and small class sizes. With an acceptance rate of 91%, Columbus College of Art & Design is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 227 students each year. Columbus College of Art & Design is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. Columbus College of Art & Design offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $22,323 per year; the sticker price of $54,578 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Columbus College of Art & Design acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

91%

Overall Accept Rate

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Columbus College of Art & Design

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Application Strategy

At CCAD, your portfolio carries more weight than your GPA or test scores, so spend the bulk of your prep time curating 12 to 20 pieces that show both technical range and a consistent personal voice rather than just your most polished work.

Extracurriculars

CCAD reviewers want to see how you think, not just what you can produce, so include sketchbook pages, drafts, and in-progress shots alongside your finished pieces to demonstrate your creative process.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Columbus College of Art & Design actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family Income	Sticker Price	Est. Net Cost / yr
0-30k	~$55k/yr	$24.2k
30k-48k	~$55k/yr	$27.2k
48k-75k	~$55k/yr	$27.5k
75k-110k	~$55k/yr	$29.7k
110k+	~$55k/yr	$33.1k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

61%

6-Year Graduation Rate

$31k

Median Earnings (6 yrs)

10:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

916

Undergrad Enrollment