CCS Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 91.94%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $53,350
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at CCS:
- Total Enrollment: 1,433, including 18 online students
- 1,376 Undergraduate, 57 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 33.8% men, 66.2% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 71%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 14%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 82%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 18 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 4 graduate-level programs offered.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's.
CCS Overview
College for Creative Studies (CCS) is a four-year, 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 tuition & fees is $53,350 for the academic year 2024-2025. 90% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $26,478.
The school has a total enrollment of 1,433 and the students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%).
CCS's acceptance rate is 91.94% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 24.90%.
College for Creative Studies is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of College for Creative Studies is $53,350. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $55,670.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $55,423 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $57,847.
| Undergraduate | $53,350 |
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| Graduate | $55,670 |
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| Undergraduate | $55,423 |
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| Graduate | $57,847 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
College for Creative Studies offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at CCS
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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