Columbus College of Art and Design Rankings

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#5722 of 14,131 In the World
#1606 of 2,597 In North America
#1521 of 2,496 In the United States
#58 of 90 In Ohio
#5 of 8 In Columbus

Quick Review

Acceptance rate
91%
Avg. cost to attend
$29,238 /y
Aid receiving
100%
Undergraduates
956
Graduates
16
Male:Female Ratio
30:70
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 91% and is among the 36% 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 91% 89% 92%
Applicants 776 188 504
Admissions 706 167 464
Freshmen enrolled full time 225 53 135
Freshmen enrolled part time 2 2

494 students enrolled in some distance education courses.

12 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 640 (66%)
Black or African American 107 (11%)
Hispanic 75 (8%)
Two or more races 50 (5%)
Race or Ethnicity unknown 41 (4%)
Asian 39 (4%)
Nonresident Alien 20 (2%)

Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees

The average net cost to attend Columbus College of Art and Design is $29,238 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.

Net average cost to attend
$29,238/year
Average aid awarded
$23,246
Students receiving aid
100%

Average costs by household income

<$30K $22,364
$30-48K $23,978
$48-75K $27,529
$75-110K $30,512
$110K+ $33,828

Tuition and fees

UndergraduatesGraduates
Tuition in-district $37,650$39,650
Tuition in-state $37,650$39,650
Tuition out-of-state $37,650$39,650
Fee in-district $500$500
Fee in-state $500$500
Fee out-of-state $500$500

Room and board costs

Dormitory capacity 440
Combined charge for room and board $11,490
Room charge $6,300
Meal charge $4,700

Columbus College of Art and Design majors

Columbus College of Art and Design has granted 198 bachelor's degrees across 10 programs and 12 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 56
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 44
Commercial and Advertising Art 34
Interior Design 15
Visual and Performing Arts, General 12
Photography 11
Fine & Studio Arts, General 10
Industrial and Product Design 10
Fashion & Apparel Design 8
Cinematography and Film & Video Production 7
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 3
Grand Total 198 12

Columbus College of Art and Design has a graduation rate of 60%, which is among the 39% highest for universities in the US.

Total Men Women
Graduation rate 60% 54% 63%
  • Full-time retention rate - 78%

Publications & Citations

Columbus College of Art and Design has published 39 scientific papers with 208 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Psychology, Political Science, Computer Science, Sociology, Environmental Science, Law, Philosophy, Art & Design, and History.

Publications
39
Citations
208

Publication / Citation count by topic

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
25 / 204
Psychology
20 / 201
Political Science
15 / 74
Computer Science
14 / 54
Sociology
14 / 150
Environmental Science
14 / 196
Law
14 / 73
Philosophy
14 / 75
Art & Design
13 / 20
History
12 / 55
Medicine
11 / 194
Engineering
11 / 56
Physics
10 / 5
Geography and Cartography
9 / 54
Biology
8 / 178
Archaeology
8 / 52
Fashion Design
7 / 1
Social Psychology
7 / 194
Geology
7 / 68
Psychiatry
7 / 142
Business
6 / 53
Linguistics
6 / 17
Aesthetics
5 / 18
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies
5 / 4
Literature
5 / 17
Education Majors
5 / 4
Paleontology
5 / 52
Quantum and Particle physics
4 / 1
Ecology
4 / 126
Economics
4 / 1
Mechanical Engineering
4 / 1
Neuroscience
4 / 0
Surgery
4 / 52
Cognitive Science
4 / 0
Creative Writing
3 / 16
Physical Therapy
3 / 0
Acoustical Engineering
3 / 3
Development Studies
3 / 1
Anthropology
3 / 15
Mathematics
3 / 55

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1994 0 1
1995 1 0
1996 1 5
1997 0 1
1998 0 1
1999 0 5
2000 0 8
2001 0 5
2002 1 6
2003 0 4
2004 1 3
2005 0 3
2006 0 14
2007 0 19
2008 0 9
2009 0 8
2010 0 8
2011 1 9
2012 4 13
2013 0 10
2014 4 10
2015 3 7
2016 3 8
2017 0 5
2018 2 8
2019 2 6
2020 2 5
2021 0 6
2022 4 7
2023 3 5

Columbus College of Art and Design alumni

  1. Alex Grey

    Alex Grey
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1953-.. (age 71)
    Occupations
    writerpainterperformance artistdrawersculptor
    Biography

    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.

  2. Dan Scanlon

    Dan Scanlon
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1976-.. (age 48)
    Occupations
    visual artistexecutive producerwriterscreenwriteractor
    Biography

    Daniel Scanlon is an American filmmaker, storyboard artist, and animator working for Pixar, for whom he has directed Monsters University (2013) and Onward (2020).

  3. Brian Fee

    Brian Fee
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1975-.. (age 49)
    Occupations
    film directorscreenwriterstoryboard artistvoice actoranimator
    Biography

    Brian Fee is an American storyboard artist, director, and voice actor, who works for Pixar. Fee made his directorial debut at the studio with the feature film Cars 3, the third film of the Cars franchise.

  4. John Jude Palencar

    John Jude Palencar
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1957-.. (age 67)
    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. His highly detailed work is described as containing a rich language of symbols and archetypes, which are left open to interpretation by the viewer.

All 12 notable alumni

General info

Alternative names CCAD
Founded 1879
Motto Think. Do. Thrive.
Academic calendar Semesters
Total FTE staff 190
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 6142249101

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