Columbus College of Art and Design: Statistics

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# 5709 of 14,131 In the World
# 1575 of 2,597 In North America
# 1489 of 2,496 In the United States
# 56 of 90 In Ohio
# 5 of 8 In Columbus, OH
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate

68%

Avg. cost to attend

$31,801 /y

Aid receiving

100%

Undergraduates

884

Graduates

32

Male:Female Ratio

26:74

Type

Privatenot-for-profit

Highest Degree

Master's degree

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Acceptance rate & Admissions

Columbus College of Art and Design has an acceptance rate of 68% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.

Total Men Women
Acceptance Rate 68% 68% 68%
Applicants 1,079 254 757
Admissions 730 143 531
Freshmen enrolled full time 234 55 154

Admissions requirements

Formal demonstration of competencies Required
Secondary school GPA Required
TOEFL Required
Recommendations Considered but not required
College-preparatory program Neither required nor recommended
Other Tests Neither required nor recommended
SAT/ACT Neither required nor recommended
Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended
Secondary school record Neither required nor recommended

Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity

â–  White 67%
â–  Asian 4%
â–  Hispanic 9%
â–  Black or African American 13%
â–  Two or more races 4%
â–  Unknown 4%

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Columbus College of Art and Design.

Degree Level Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree 1,749 CR
Bachelor Program 1,950 CR
Master Program 2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral 2,850 CR
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

Columbus College of Art and Design majors

Columbus College of Art and Design has granted 215 bachelor's degrees across 10 programs, and 2 master's across 1 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Columbus College of Art and Design.

Major Bachelor Master
Illustration 78 -
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 40 -
Commercial and Advertising Art 31 -
Fine & Studio Arts, General 12 -
Interior Design 12 -
Fashion & Apparel Design 11 -
Photography 9 -
Game and Interactive Media Design 8 -
Cinematography and Film & Video Production 7 -
Industrial and Product Design 7 -
Retail Management - 2
Grand Total 215 2

Publications & Citations

Columbus College of Art and Design has published 48 scientific papers with 387 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Psychology, Art & Design, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, and Engineering.

Publication / Citation count by topic

Annual publication & citation counts

Academic rankings

13 Notable alumni

Jimmy Baker

1. Jimmy Baker

1980-. (aged 46)
painter
Jimmy Baker is an associate professor in the Studio Department at the Art Academy of Cincinnati. He has exhibited work in New York, Los Angeles, Paris, London, Basel, Miami, Chicago, Dallas, and other American cities. His work has been featured in many publications, private collections, as well as permanent collections at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Zabludowicz Art...
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James Dupree

2. James Dupree

1950-. (aged 76)
artist
James Dupree is an American artist, educator, and activist. He has received both fellowships and artist's residencies in Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, and Wales, as well as various awards, including the Living Legend Award of the Black Alumni Society of the University of Pennsylvania. From 2012 to 2014, Dupree Studios in the Mantua community of West Philadelphia was the subject...
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Kerry G. Johnson

3. Kerry G. Johnson

1966-. (aged 60)
graphic designer caricaturist artist
Kerry G. Johnson is an American cartoonist, graphic designer, art director, caricaturist and children's book illustrator. He specializes in caricatures but has created cartoons, illustrations, and digital content creation in his career in brand development, strategic communications, and publication design.
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Steve Prescott

4. Steve Prescott

artist
Steve Prescott is an artist whose work has appeared in role-playing games.
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General Info & Contacts

Alternative names CCAD
Founded 1879
Motto Think. Do. Thrive.
Academic calendar Semesters
Total staff 203
Classification Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools
Address 60 Cleveland Ave. Columbus, Ohio, 43215 United States
City Population 906,000
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