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College for Creative Studies
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  • 4 Year
  • DETROIT, MI

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12.1.2023

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Report Card

grade C+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B
  2. Value
    grade C minus
  3. Diversity
    grade A minus
  4. Campus
    grade B minus
  5. Athletics
    grade unavailable
  6. Party Scene
    grade C
  7. Professors
    grade C+
  8. Location
    grade B+
  9. Dorms
    grade B+
  10. Campus Food
    grade C
  11. Student Life
    grade B
  12. Safety
    grade A

About

201 E KIRBY
DETROIT, MI 48202
Athletic Division
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Athletic Conference
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From College for Creative Studies

The College for Creative Studies is a world-class institution that offers creative thinkers and makers a place to thrive and expand their knowledge and skills through hands-on learning, conceptual thinking, creative problem-solving, visual communication and technical expertise.

Our alumni are entrepreneurs and working artists. They create the things we use every day, and their stories are a testament to the impact CCS alumni are making in the art/design world. Our students get internships and jobs around the country and outside the US through networking and services provided by our Office of Partnerships and Career Development team.

CCS offers excellent studio facilities, a wide variety of student support services and institutionally supported student activities and clubs.

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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
February 1
Acceptance Rate
54%
SAT Range
960-1190
ACT Range
21-27
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$34,197 / 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
$24,233 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
99%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
11:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
91%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 35 responses
68%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 37 responses
38%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 37 responses

Majors

Precollege Summer Experience: July 7 - 27, 2024

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Our Precollege program helps you build your portfolio and prepare you for college. So step into something new — something you have never tried before, or enhance what you already know about your favorite subject. You’ll meet new people, have the option to live on campus, learn from professionals, receive feedback from admissions counselors and participate in a final exhibition of student work!

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    40%
  • On Campus
    56%
  • Online
    4%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,218 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
340
Undergrads Over 25
12%
Pell Grant
29%
Varsity Athletes
No data available  
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 21 responses
  • Talented.
    52%
  • Hard working and enjoy the campus and classes
    19%
  • Very motivated
    19%
  • Outgoing
    5%
  • Stressed
    5%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
64%
Poll
97%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 32 responses
Poll
91%
of students say no one pays attention to varsity sports. 45 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 21 responses
  • "Next generation art and design."
    52%
  • Challenges what you think you know
    19%
  • "Insane, but well worth it."
    10%
  • Work hard and use everything they have to offer
    10%
  • Fast-paced
    5%
  • Never earn your degree with how expensive it is!
    5%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$44,100 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
62%
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

College for Creative Studies Reviews

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