About College for Creative Studies

Founded in 1906, College for Creative Studies. is a Private college. Located in Michigan, which is a city setting in Michigan, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 1,414 full time undergraduate students, and 58 full time graduate students.

The College for Creative Studies Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 10:1. There are 53 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at College for Creative Studies include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate47%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range
ACT Range20-25

Admissions at CCS are considered More Selective, with ,4% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 16 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at College for Creative Studies.

20%
“We”re apathetic”
30%
“We know about current events and vote”
40%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
10%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
70%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
30%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
20%
“I only go out in groups”
10%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
70%
“I feel extremely safe”
100%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
10%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
20%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
70%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
50%
“They keep regular office hours”
50%
“They”re always available”
90%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
10%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
10%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
40%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
40%
“We only party on weekends”
10%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
20%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
30%
“There might be people who do”
30%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
20%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
20%
“We”re apathetic”
30%
“We know about current events and vote”
40%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
10%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
70%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
30%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
20%
“I only go out in groups”
10%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
70%
“I feel extremely safe”
100%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
10%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
20%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
70%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
50%
“They keep regular office hours”
50%
“They”re always available”
90%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
10%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
10%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
40%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
40%
“We only party on weekends”
10%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
20%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
30%
“There might be people who do”
30%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
20%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    39 Students rated on-campus housing 3.5 stars. 21 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    35 Students rated off-campus housing 3.1 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    45 Students rated campus food 2.5 stars. 7 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    48 Students rated campus facilities 4.2 stars. 46 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    48 Students rated class size 4.2 stars. 46 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    47 Students rated school activities 2.8 stars. 9 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    47 Students rated local services 3.3 stars. 28 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    48 Students rated academics 3.9 stars. 40 % gave the school a 5.0.

College for Creative Studies REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of College for Creative Studies?

16 Students rated College for Creative Studies

Whitney - 12/18/2023

From what I have heard and seen, College for Creative Studies seems like a very good school. I completed a Dual-enrollment class here my sophomore year of high school and it was a very good experience. Although the class was quite expensive, it was worth it. It gave me some more foundations to use when creating art, and I believe it truly improved my skills. I got accepted for Fall of 2025, and I'm so excited. It is one of my dream schools because I believe they have very good academic and career experiences for students. Not entirely sure if I will attend due to the price, but I am hoping to receive loads of financial aid.

Isabella - 06/28/2023

It's truly a new life to experience. I feel though CCS is my second home and I've never felt such a relief to just walk around campus. My favorite part is the DIA across the street. If I'm ever in need for in-person inspiration when i struggle coming up with ideas, I just cross the street and walk in the museum for FREE as a student. And if you ever feel like you're struggling, keep in mind you're not the only one because a lot of us feel the same about certain issues in our lives, all we need to do is talk about it with each other and you'll realize you won't feel alone anymore thus growing much closer with those peers around you.

Giavanni - 02/15/2021

I was recently accepted into the College for Creative Studies, majoring in Entertainment Arts: Animation! After years of community college, I was finally able to get into the school of my dreams. Every class and program I've taken in said community college has all been out of love for my favorite field and in preparation for this moment. CCS is like a second home to me, and has been a major influence in my love for art since I was in elementary school. Thank you for reading, and any help would be greatly appreciated!

Jaylen - 01/22/2021

College for Creative studies is a blessing in my eyes. Although a formal Private intuition, College for Creative studies feels nothing like school. It's a wonderful feeling to wake everyday learning the ins and outs of the craft you love. I major in Automotive design, College for Creative studies is great for me because they are in the middle of motor city Detroit. There rich history breads unique networking opportunities from some of the industries finest designers and biggest companies such as the "Big Three'' (Ford, General Motors and Fiat Chrysler) College for Creative studies actively makes my learning a priority by giving various way to further my education such as internships, studies abroad, and fellowships. When first considered for College for Creative studies I was rewarded off of my skill and academic achievement but when I communicated that I had been homeless at this time they reconsidered my award money in an effort to help me pressure my dream. They offer an array of resources such as studios, common areas and their latest technology including industry certified technology . All even when being in this unfamiliar environment during a global pandemic they gave me A place to grow and thrive as an Artist/Designer.

College for Creative Studies FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at College for Creative Studies?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for College for Creative Studies is 47%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Finding the right college is almost certainly an exercise in patience. Take the time to plot out the pros and cons and properly weigh the situation as it essentially a balancing act. It's true that factors such as the cost of tuition and location of the school are chief among concerns, but you cannot let such trivial things prevent you from taking the path you feel is correct. It is a fine line between using your common sense and following your heart, but in the end, if nothing more, at least investigate. Even if you don't attend your first choice of schools there is no fault in having looked into it. One of the most important things that you can do as a parent or student is to make your decision based on how you feel after having investigated the school. Speak with the staff, evaluate the programs, check the facilities and read about the classes. The more you know about each school you look at, the more educated your decision will be when you make one in the end.

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  3. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    College For Creative Studies is extremely hard work however you mold yourself into becoming a better visual artist.

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  4. Describe the students at your school.

    Creative, passionate, helpful. Supportive. Critical.

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  5. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    Industrial Design major needs work. Teachers do not focus enough on students and need better lesson plans.

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  6. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I would have known earlier that I wanted to go into graphic design. I was always an artsy kid. My senior year, I had a hard time figuring out what I wanted to be in life. One day, a teacher from The College for Creative Studies came into my high school art class to discuss several programs the school offered. He also showed a lot of the student's work, and some success stories. Right then and there, I knew, I wanted to go into design. I already had the talent, why not use it?

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  7. What's unique about your campus?

    Living in Detroit, places like College for Creative Studies is a diamond in the rough. There are so many different ethnic backgrounds that pursue art my school, for example: there are people from North Korea, Vietnam, Peru, U.S, just to name a few. You might think that it would be hard for people to find there niche here, but everyone is so inviting and anyone who desires to study art would feel right at home and comfortable. So I would have to say that the diverse yet welcoming aspect is the best thing about College for Creative Studies.

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  8. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I'll barg about the experince of meeting new people and exploring the areas of Detroit. Where there's food court near the school to enjoy the art museum.

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  9. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    I think a person who isn't dedicated to any type of art form shouldn't attend this school.

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  10. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    The reputation is amazing. If you mention to someone that you go to College for Creative Studies they will ask to see you portfolio.

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  11. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    the most frustrating thing about the school is that the professors expect you to know techniques from previous years. I thnk they should continue to teach techniques continuously.

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  12. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Fashion Design

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  13. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Anyone who loves to create and design art, cars, and fashion.

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  14. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    SCAD was my second choice school, but as soon as I visited, I fell in love with it. SCAD is amazing, and the professors are extremely knowledgeable. Of course, no school is perfect for everyone, and it has its flaws. The food isn't the greatest (although it's improved a LOT since my first year), and some of the buildings are old (they renovate historic buildings for classrooms), but overall, I would highly recommend it. ESPECIALLY if you like a lot of weird artsy, nerdy things.

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  15. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    SCAD is a very diverse place. We have students from all around the world taking classes here. There really isn't one stereotype. name it, we've got it. We have sporty athletes, fashion models, studious people, and many more. But what separates SCAD students from every other college is that they aren't defined by their stereotype. A typical SCAD student has interest in more than one thing so its very common to have a Fashion Model stereotype majoring in what you may think is a nerdy field (game design rather than fashion). However, at SCAD, everything is accepted here. The students don't care about what's "cool" or "accepted" we treat everyone with the same respect and it's a very friendly environment.

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  16. What are your classes like?

    Every major is different but when you first come here has a freshman, you will start off with general classes like drawing, design, english, math, etc. Once you get into your major, you start working on projects that you can potentially use for your portfolio.

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  17. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    The scad work load tends to take up 90{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the weekend. But if you can find time to hangout, most people will go out to eat, attend a scad club or event, movie nights, clubs, raves, etc. Especially being in SCAD-Atlanta, the night life is pretty active. So it's normal for someone to work on projects all day, party all night, sleep for a few hours, then start the routine over.

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  18. Describe the dorms.

    Compared to other colleges, scad dorms are very nice. The one i'm currently living in used to be a hotel so we have a pool and we don't have to worry about community bathrooms. some rooms are small, normal-sized college dorms but others are twice the size. Other scad dorms even offer apartment-style living with a kitchen etc.

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Student Body

Students

53%

female

47%

male

1,414

Total Undergrad Enrollment

58

Total Grad Students

16%

Out-Of-State

81%

In-State

3%

International

Organizations

N/A

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

32%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
6%
% Black or African-American
10%
% Hispanic/Latino
4%
% White or Caucasian
57%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

98% of students attending College for Creative Studies receive some sort of financial aid. 33% were awarded federal grants. While 60% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$40,840

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$3,000

Books and Supplies

$8,650

Room and Board

52,490

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$28,609
$30 - $48K
$30,937
$48 - $75K
$33,692
$75 - $110K
$35,357
$110K & UP
$39,177

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