CCS Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

College for Creative Studies Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is CCS to get into?

This page provides the latest information on College for Creative Studies (CCS)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. CCS's acceptance rate is 91.94% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 1,079 students applied and 992 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into CCS.

To apply to CCS, it is required to submit high school GPA and record.

CCS's yield rate is 24.90%, which is slightly lower by 4.53 percentage points (approximately 15.4% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 90% and 100% (average yield: 29.43%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to CCS at Michigan colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, CCS's acceptance rate is 91.94% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 24.90%. 260 men and 819 women applied to CCS and 222 men and 770 women students were accepted.

Among them, 60 men and 187 women were enrolled in CCS. You can explore the CCS's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at CCS
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	1,079	260	819	0	0
Admitted	992	222	770	0	0
Enrolled	247	60	187	0	0
Acceptance Rate	91.94%	85.38%	94.02%	-	-
Yield	24.90%	27.03%	24.29%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

College for Creative Studies 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2024-25, total 247 first-year students enrolled in CCS. The proportion of full-time students is 98.79% and part-time students is 1.21%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 24.29% and women students is 75.71%.

The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at CCS.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at CCS
	Total	Men	Women
Total	247	60	187
Full-time	244	59	185
Part-time	3	1	2

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Formal Demonstration of Competencies, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at CCS. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply College for Creative Studies.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

CCS Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not Considered
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Required
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to CCS:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://www.ccsdetroit.edu/admissions/
Online Application: https://www.ccsdetroit.edu/apply/
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: 1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Master

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What is the acceptance rate at the CCS?

CCS is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 91.94%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to CCS?

CCS does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does CCS require essays or personal statements?

CCS does not require or recommend a personal essay or statement for admission. However, they may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Are recommendation letters required for CCS admission?

CCS does not require or recommend a recommendation letter for admission. However, it may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Is there an application fee?

CCS does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, CCS requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, CCS requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for CCS?

The institutional SAT code for CCS is 1035.