Columbus College of Art and Design: Review & Facts
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Columbus College of Art and Design is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 975 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1879 and is one of the 17 colleges located in Columbus, Ohio.Academic Offerings
Columbus College of Art and Design will give you the opportunity to get a bachelor's degree or master's degree.Majors
Offered
Offered
13
Columbus College of Art and Design deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 13 majors. The most popular concentrations are Graphic Design and Animation, Art, Marketing and Advertising, Interior Design, and Theater and Drama. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
The student retention rate at Columbus College of Art and Design is fair at 78% (above Ohio average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.
Student Retention
78%
Good
The graduation rate at Columbus College of Art and Design is average - 62%.Student to faculty ratio at Columbus College of Art and Design is good, 10:1. Learn more details regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Average tuition cost is extremely high - about $37,700 per academic year. The additional fees at Columbus College of Art and Design (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $500, which comes to $38,200 annually.Read the details about Columbus College of Art and Design additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.
Admissions Information
Acceptance
Rate
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91%
Easy
According to recent data, 776 applications were submitted and 706 were accepted, so it is very easy to be accepted at this school.This school will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.
Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Columbus College of Art and Design in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.
Opportunities and Services
Dormatory
Annual Price
Annual Price
$6,300
Medium
Columbus College of Art and Design offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Columbus College of Art and Design, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.
Safety
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B-
Dicey
Columbus College of Art and Design provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 500 students, which offers a good on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable -- approximately $6,300 a year.Based on the college crime information, Columbus College of Art and Design appears to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.
Columbus College of Art and Design Location and Address
Postal Address:Columbus College of Art and Design
60 Cleveland Ave.
Columbus, Ohio
43215, USA
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