College for Creative Studies Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #4430 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1227 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1152 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #28 of 62 | In Michigan |
| #3 of 6 | In Detroit |
| #3200 of 3,564 | For Zoology |
| #5352 of 6,226 | For Ecology |
| #5721 of 6,353 | For Geology |
| #6056 of 6,888 | For Environmental Science |
| #6114 of 6,841 | For Biology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 92%
- Undergraduates
- 1,376
- Graduates
- 57
- Male:Female Ratio
- 33:67
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
College for Creative Studies Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
College for Creative Studies has an acceptance rate of 92% and is among the 34% of the easiest 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 | 92% | 85% | 94% |
| Applicants | 1,079 | 260 | 819 |
| Admissions | 992 | 222 | 770 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 244 | 59 | 185 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 1 | 2 |
559 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
18 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 671 (47%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 194 (14%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 177 (12%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 131 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 95 (7%) |
| Asian | 82 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 70 (5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend College for Creative Studies is $36,055 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $30,267 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $33,152 |
| $48-75K | $33,647 |
| $75-110K | $33,667 |
| $110K+ | $38,580 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $51,950 | $54,270 |
| Tuition in-state | $51,950 | $54,270 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $51,950 | $54,270 |
| Fee in-district | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Fee in-state | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,400 | $1,400 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 626 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,272 |
| Room charge | $8,589 |
| Meal charge | $6,683 |
College for Creative Studies majors
College for Creative Studies has granted 305 bachelor's degrees across 13 programs and 34 master's across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at College for Creative Studies.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 80 | |
| Drafting and Design Technology & Technician, General | 62 | 12 |
| Illustration | 46 | |
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 25 | |
| Photography | 16 | |
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 14 | |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 14 | |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 13 | |
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 12 | |
| Interior Design | 12 | |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 11 | |
| Crafts & Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry | 8 | |
| Human Computer Interaction | 8 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 4 | |
| Graphic Design | 2 | |
| Grand Total | 305 | 34 |
College for Creative Studies has a graduation rate of 71%, which is among the 20% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 71% | 71% | 70% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
College for Creative Studies has published 136 scientific papers with 2,285 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Zoology, Chemistry, Geology, Paleontology, Geography and Cartography, and Botany.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 5 |
| 1994 | 0 | 4 |
| 1995 | 0 | 6 |
| 1996 | 0 | 4 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 | 4 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 6 |
| 2002 | 0 | 9 |
| 2003 | 2 | 4 |
| 2004 | 2 | 4 |
| 2005 | 0 | 8 |
| 2006 | 3 | 7 |
| 2007 | 2 | 13 |
| 2008 | 5 | 39 |
| 2009 | 11 | 62 |
| 2010 | 7 | 73 |
| 2011 | 4 | 88 |
| 2012 | 7 | 120 |
| 2013 | 3 | 85 |
| 2014 | 2 | 126 |
| 2015 | 6 | 108 |
| 2016 | 5 | 143 |
| 2017 | 5 | 112 |
| 2018 | 7 | 145 |
| 2019 | 5 | 118 |
| 2020 | 18 | 146 |
| 2021 | 5 | 172 |
| 2022 | 5 | 152 |
| 2023 | 13 | 166 |
| 2024 | 3 | 153 |
| 2025 | 4 | 118 |
College for Creative Studies alumni
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Mary Lynn Rajskub
- Occupations
- screenwritertelevision actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
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Mary Lynn Rajskub is an American actress and comedian who is best known for portraying Chloe O'Brian in the action thriller series 24 and Gail the Snail in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. She was a regular cast member on HBO's Mr. Show with Bob and David, appeared in The Larry Sanders Show, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and Veronica's Closet, and acted in films including Dude, Where's My Car?, Firewall, Sweet Home Alabama, Punch-Drunk Love, Mysterious Skin, Little Miss Sunshine, Sunshine Cleaning, Safety Not Guaranteed, and The Kings of Summer, among others.
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Harry Bertoia
- Occupations
- sculptorjewelry designerartistmusicianpainter
- Biography
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Harry Bertoia, son of Giuseppe Antonio Bertoia and Maria Secunda Mussio, was an Italian-born American artist, sound art sculptor, and modern furniture designer.
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Bill Morrison
- Occupations
- comics artistvisual artistillustrator
- Biography
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Bill Morrison is an American comic book artist, writer, and editor. He is a co-founder of Bongo Comics (along with Matt Groening and Steve and Cindy Vance).
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Wendy Froud
- Occupations
- puppet makercostume designerdollmaker
- Biography
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Wendy Froud is an American doll-artist, sculptor, puppet-maker, and writer. She is best known for her work fabricating Yoda for the 1980 film Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, for which she has been called "the mother of Yoda", and creatures for the Jim Henson films The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth.
General info
| Alternative names | CCS |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1906 |
| Colors | cardinal, eggshell |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 336 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools |
Location and contacts
| Address | 201 E Kirby Detroit, Michigan, 48202 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 639,000 |
| Phone | 3136647400 |