College for Creative Studies

College for Creative Studies is a four-years, private (not-for-profit) school located in Detroit, MI. It is classified as School of art, music, and design by Carnegie Classification

The CCS's 2024 tuition & fees is $51,355 for the academic year 2023-2024. 89% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $22,372.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 1,517 and the students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%).

College for Creative Studies is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

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2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of College for Creative Studies is $51,355. For graduate programs, its 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $53,575.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $53,350 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $55,663.

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2023-24 Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate	$51,355
Graduate	$53,575

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

2024-25 Estimation

Undergraduate	$53,350
Graduate	$55,663

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at College for Creative Studies is 49.20% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 32.58%. The average graduation rate is 64%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 1,517 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2024 CCS Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »	49.20% Acceptance Rate / 32.58% Yield
Graduation Rate »	64%
Transfer-out Rate	6%
Retention Rate	76%(full-time), 45% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	10.00% (10 to 1)
Student Population »	1,517 (1,451 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$22,372

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

On-Campus Learning Opportunities

Special Learning Opportunities

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On-Campus Students Services

College for Creative Studies offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.

Special Learning Opportunities at CCS
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	No
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No