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College for Creative Studies

#11 in Best Colleges for Design
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Detroit, MI
  • 517 reviews
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
    B-
  7. Professors
    B
  8. Location
    B
  9. Dorms
    B+
  10. Campus Food
    C
  11. Student Life
    B
  12. Safety
    A
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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
47%
SAT Range
—
ACT Range
20-25
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
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Cost

Net Price
$35,274/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $28,609/ year
  • $30-48k
    $30,937/ year
  • $49-75k
    $33,692/ year
  • $76-110k
    $35,357/ year
  • $110k+
    $39,177/ year
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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
1,143Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
10%
Pell Grant
33%
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
59%
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
    $40,200/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    58%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    92%
    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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    From what i've experienced so far at CCS, all I can say it was nothing that I expected, in every good way possible. If you're looking to pursue a major in the art field, this is the college for you. Being surrounded by others pursing the same major, you feel like you belong in the environment that you're in. Being surrounded by others in your major pushes you to become better and pushes you to want to exceed your peers. The staff and professors are experienced, helpful, and professional, and the school is equally professional.
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    I love this school even though it can kind of be awful. The resources are fantastic, the technology, the wood shop, metal shop, foundry, ceramic studio, glass shop, just so many great things! It is a very challenging institution, particularly during the freshman year. It is a small school, so it is easy to form a bond with a lot of the students, especially since the students tend to be quite like-minded. The school can kind of stink depending on what major the student chooses. It is a great design school, fantastic for product designers, but the majors that are not so design based kind of get the short end of the stick. I have lived in the student housing for 4 years. They are improving it and renovating it, but unfortunately I have had to live in the construction. The campus is safe, the professors are great (usually), and it is a very inspiring place to be.
    I love this school, it has always been the school for me. I will be transferring to College for Creative studies in the Fall. I wish I was living in the dorms because they are so beautiful but I will be commuting. I cannot wait to start my artwork and learning so much. It will be a great experience. I am so excited to be transferring!