Columbus College of Art & Design

Columbus, OH

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Acceptance Rate

72%

Enrollment

891

Graduation Rate

61%

Student-Faculty Ratio

10:1

Median Earnings (10yr)

$40,664

Retention Rate

73%

Admissions

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SAT

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Test-optional

Extracurriculars

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$39,650

Out-of-State Tuition

$39,650

Avg Net Price

$30,139

Room & Board

$11,450

Total COA

$52,581

Median Debt

$27,000

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000

$22,182

$30,001–48,000

$30,353

$48,001–75,000

$31,007

$75,001–110,000

$33,394

$110,001+

$34,713

Pell Grant Rate: 40%

Federal Loan Rate: 69%

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Family Income

Sticker Price$51,100

Estimated Net Price$30,139 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate

61%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$40,664

Retention Rate

73%

Median Debt

$27,000

Top Programs

Visual & Performing Arts

76.0%

Communications Technology

24.0%

Top Majors

Major	Graduates	Earnings (4yr)
Design and Applied Arts	125	$36,454
Graphic Communications	44	$30,491
Fine and Studio Arts	25	$34,559
Film/Video and Photographic Arts	21	$34,412
Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry	3	—