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College for Creative Studies

#11 in Best Colleges for Design in America
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Detroit, MI
  • 531 reviews
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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B
    2. Value
      B-
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      C
    5. Athletics
      NG
    6. Party Scene
      C+
    7. Professors
      B-
    8. Location
      B+
    9. Dorms
      B
    10. Campus Food
      C
    11. Student Life
      B
    12. Safety
      B+
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    About College for Creative Studies...
    Athletic Division
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    Athletic Conference
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    Address
    201 E Kirby
    Detroit, MI 48202
    Website
    collegeforcreativestudies.edu
    From College for Creative Studies

    CCS provides you the opportunity to study at a world-class institution that not only gives you the knowledge to become a great artist or designer, but also the experience to prove it through your work. You’ll learn from professionals who know the ins and outs of their industries. You will benefit from small class sizes that offer more individual attention than you’ll find on other campuses.

    College for Creative Studies Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Acceptance Rate
    49%
    SAT Range
    970-1200
    ACT Range
    21-27
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $36,870/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $17,436/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    98%

    Academics

    Professors
    B-
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    10:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    91%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.32 responses
    62%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.34 responses
    38%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.34 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Industrial and Product Design
      73 Graduates
    • Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects
      51 Graduates
    • Illustration
      37 Graduates
    • Commercial and Advertising Art
      22 Graduates
    • Graphic Design
      22 Graduates
    • Photography
      22 Graduates
    • Arts
      18 Graduates
    • Fine Arts
      13 Graduates
    • Art Teacher Education
      6 Graduates
    • Interior Design
      4 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,110Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    281
    Undergrads Over 25
    9%
    Pell Grant
    31%
    Varsity Athletes
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    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 18 responses
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    • Talented.
      56%
    • Hard working and enjoy the campus and classes
      17%
    • Very motivated
      17%
    • Stressed
      11%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    64%
    Poll
    97%
    of students say they don't have Greek life.29 responses
    Poll
    90%
    of students say no one pays attention to varsity sports.42 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 18 responses
    Report
    • "Next generation art and design."
      56%
    • Challenges what you think you know
      17%
    • "Insane, but well worth it."
      11%
    • Never earn your degree with how expensive it is!
      11%
    • Work hard and use everything they have to offer
      6%

      After College

      Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
      $44,100/ year
      National
      $33,028
      Graduation Rate
      60%
      National
      49%
      Employed 2 Years After Graduation
      91%
      National
      83%
      80%
      of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.15 responses
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      College for Creative Studies Reviews

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      I am currently a senior at Canton High School in Michigan and I attended a walk-through at CCS, and absolutely fell in love with the school. This confirmed my decision to attend fall of 2019 as I was so nerves before my walk-through. The class rooms, living spaces, and college environment gave me a sense of peace of excitement! This scholarship will help me entire this stage of my life with less financial worries.
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      I love the connection of students to professors. Everyone here has an open mind and great knowledge! I would highly recommend this college for those looking to pursue a career in the arts. It is a lot of hard work, but the skills gained are above any expectations.
      What I really love about CCS is the way teachers and students interact with one another, the attention to the student's needs, and the major specific based curriculum I've always wanted to experience first hand. As an artist, you are always asking for constructive criticism and help with improving your artwork. Not only does CCS staff and teacher help you with that they build a relationship with their students. Students are able to thrive in a community where all artist big and small are welcome. The people at CCS are so helpful and invested in students work that at the end of each semester they talk to each individual student about their work personally to get that one on one feedback for their work. In the heart of downtown Detroit and the influence of the Detroit Institute of Arts, CCS is a match made in heaven for any artist