Columbus College of Art & Design
Private college · Columbus, OH · 882 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
68%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$27,723
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$57,491
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
61%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Columbus College of Art & Design?
Columbus College of Art & Design accepts about 68 of every 100 applicants (68%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says Columbus College of Art & Design is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Columbus College of Art & Design's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Columbus College of Art & Design cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $57,491 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $27,723 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $42,200 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$42,200
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$42,200
- Room & board$11,600
- Total cost of attendance$57,491
- Average net price after grants$27,723
Popular majors
Visual & Performing Arts, Communications Technology.
Columbus College of Art & Design FAQ
- What is Columbus College of Art & Design's acceptance rate?
- 68% — moderately selective.
- Is Columbus College of Art & Design test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Columbus College of Art & Design is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Columbus College of Art & Design's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Columbus College of Art & Design cost?
- About $57,491 a year before aid; $27,723 on average after grants.
- What is Columbus College of Art & Design's FAFSA school code?
- 003039. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Columbus College of Art & Design receives your information.
- What is Columbus College of Art & Design's graduation rate?
- 61% of students finish within six years.
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