Columbus College of Art and Design Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5719 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1600 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1516 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #58 of 90 | In Ohio |
| #5 of 8 | In Columbus |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 72%
- Undergraduates
- 893
- Graduates
- 25
- Male:Female Ratio
- 27:73
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.ccad.edu
Columbus College of Art and Design Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Columbus College of Art and Design has an acceptance rate of 72% and is among the top 35% 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 | 72% | 59% | 74% |
| Applicants | 867 | 204 | 588 |
| Admissions | 622 | 121 | 438 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 192 | 36 | 120 |
457 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
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
| White | 612 (67%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 101 (11%) |
| Hispanic | 77 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 41 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 40 (4%) |
| Asian | 35 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 11 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Columbus College of Art and Design is $30,900 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 | $22,182 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $30,353 |
| $48-75K | $31,007 |
| $75-110K | $33,394 |
| $110K+ | $34,713 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $39,150 | $33,125 |
| Tuition in-state | $39,150 | $33,125 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $39,150 | $33,125 |
| Fee in-district | $500 | $500 |
| Fee in-state | $500 | $500 |
| Fee out-of-state | $500 | $500 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 456 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,490 |
| Room charge | $8,596 |
| Meal charge | $6,586 |
Columbus College of Art and Design majors
Columbus College of Art and Design has granted 217 bachelor's degrees across 12 programs and 11 master's in Visual and Performing Arts, General. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Columbus College of Art and Design.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Illustration | 77 | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 52 | |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 25 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 14 | |
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 11 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 11 | |
| Industrial and Product Design | 10 | |
| Photography | 9 | |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 6 | |
| Interior Design | 6 | |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 3 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 | |
| Crafts & Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry | 2 | |
| Grand Total | 217 | 11 |
Columbus College of Art and Design has a graduation rate of 61%, which is among the 37% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 61% | 58% | 62% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Columbus College of Art and Design has published 43 scientific papers with 378 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Psychology, Art & Design, Computer Science, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Environmental Science, Law, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 | 6 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 | 6 |
| 2000 | 0 | 8 |
| 2001 | 0 | 6 |
| 2002 | 1 | 8 |
| 2003 | 0 | 4 |
| 2004 | 1 | 5 |
| 2005 | 0 | 16 |
| 2006 | 0 | 18 |
| 2007 | 1 | 23 |
| 2008 | 0 | 11 |
| 2009 | 0 | 10 |
| 2010 | 0 | 13 |
| 2011 | 1 | 10 |
| 2012 | 4 | 18 |
| 2013 | 0 | 13 |
| 2014 | 4 | 19 |
| 2015 | 3 | 16 |
| 2016 | 4 | 12 |
| 2017 | 0 | 12 |
| 2018 | 2 | 15 |
| 2019 | 1 | 45 |
| 2020 | 3 | 23 |
| 2021 | 0 | 13 |
| 2022 | 4 | 13 |
| 2023 | 3 | 12 |
| 2024 | 2 | 9 |
Columbus College of Art and Design alumni
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Alex Grey
- Occupations
- draftspersonperformance artistpainterwritersculptor
- Biography
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Alex Grey is an American visual artist, author, teacher, and Vajrayana practitioner known for creating spiritual and psychedelic artwork such as his 21-painting Sacred Mirrors series. He works in multiple forms including performance art, process art, installation art, sculpture, visionary art, and painting. He is also on the board of advisors for the Center for Cognitive Liberty and Ethics, and is the Chair of Wisdom University's Sacred Art Department. He and his wife Allyson Grey are the co-founders of The Chapel of Sacred Mirrors (CoSM), a non-profit organization in Wappingers Falls, New York.
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Dan Scanlon
- Occupations
- screenwritervisual artistfilm directoractoranimator
- Biography
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Daniel Scanlon is an American filmmaker, storyboard artist, and animator. He is best known for directing the Pixar animated films Monsters University (2013) and Onward (2020), with the latter nominating him for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
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Brian Fee
- Occupations
- screenwriterfilm directoranimatorvoice actorstoryboard artist
- Biography
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Brian Fee is an American storyboard artist, director, and voice actor best known for his work at Pixar Animation Studios where he made his directorial debut with the feature film Cars 3, the third film of the Cars franchise.
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John Jude Palencar
- Occupations
- painter
- Biography
-
John Jude Palencar is an American illustrator and fine artist who specializes in works of fantasy, science fiction, and horror. In 2010, he was given the Hamilton King Award.
General info
| Alternative names | CCAD |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1879 |
| Motto | Think. Do. Thrive. |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 208 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools |
Location and contacts
| Address | 60 Cleveland Ave. Columbus, Ohio, 43215 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 906,000 |
| Phone | 6142243295 |