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Columbus College of Art & Design

Columbus, Ohio · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$30,590

Acceptance Rate

72%

Graduation Rate

61%

Annual Tuition

$39,650

Quick answer

What is the acceptance rate at Columbus College of Art & Design? 71.7% of applicants are admitted, according to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data (2024-25 College Scorecard release) on CollegeFactbook.com. Graduates of Columbus College of Art & Design earn a median of $40,664 ten years after entry — 25% below the national median. In-state tuition $39,650.

At a Glance

Total Students

891

Retention Rate

73%

Faculty Ratio

9

Financial Aid

69%

Median Debt

$27,000

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Columbus College of Art & Design is a private, non-profit institution with 891 students. The college has a 71.7% acceptance rate and a 73.3% retention rate. The graduation rate is 60.6%. The annual in-state tuition is $39,650.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $26,716. Five years after graduation, the median earnings increase to $30,590, and after ten years, the median earnings are $40,664. The median debt for graduates is $27,000, and 68.6% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$27k

1 YEAR

$31k

5 YEARS

$41k

10 YEARS

Top 92% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Columbus College of Art & Design alumni earn a median of $26,716. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $30,590. Ten years after graduation, median earnings reach $40,664. The median debt for graduates is $27,000.

Columbus College of Art & Design has a 73.3% retention rate. The college has an acceptance rate of 71.7% and a graduation rate of 60.6%. 68.6% of students receive financial aid. The annual in-state tuition is $39,650.

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Campus Location

Columbus, Ohio

Columbus, OH 43215

Columbus College of Art & Design is located in Columbus, Ohio. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Columbus College of Art & Design has an acceptance rate of 71.7%.