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College for Creative Studies (CCS)

Black Pinpoint 201 East Kirby | Detroit, MI | 48202

01. Overview

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
1,260
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Acceptance Rate
39%

Deadlines

Regular
August 1

SAT & ACT Test Scores

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
18 - 23

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Testing Policies

Non-Academic

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Talent / Ability

Selectivity

Admissions selectivity rating
88/99

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$27,090
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$2,500
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Transportation for Commuters
$2,000
Approximate Expenses per year
$31,590

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
8 : 1
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Total Faculty
206
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Terminal Degree
31

Gender

Men
124
Women
82
Minority
52
International
2

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

University Degrees

Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate

Prominent Alumni

Bill Morrison

Founded Bongo Comics

Wendy Froud

Yoda, Dark Crystal and Labrynth Puppet Fabricator

Ralph Gilles

Senior Vice President of Design at Chrysler Group LLC

Andrea Kowch

Fine Artist

Serge Gay

Grammy Nominee, Illustrator

Veronika Scott

Empowerment Plan

Jay Shuster

Pixar Animator

06. Student Body

Gender

42% female58% male

Out of State

17% are out
of state83% are
in-state

Students

85% are
full time15% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,307
Foreign Countries Represented
15

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black
Hispanic
Caucasian
Unknown
International

07. Mental Health

Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings

Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported

Education & Training

Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported

Engaging the Whole Campus

Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Clinicians are trained to provide care to these specific groups:
Undergraduates
Graduate students
Racial/ethnic minority student
Students who are veterans
LGBTQIA+ students
Student-athletes
International students
Students on scholarship or financial aid
First-generation students

Peer-to-Peer

Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported

Residential Life

Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported

Student Orientation

Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
else {
Not Reported
}
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported

Mental Health in the Curriculum

The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported

Off-Campus Offerings

Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported

Health and Counseling Center Accreditation

Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported

Taking and Returning from Medical Leave

Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported

Counseling Demand

Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported

08. Campus Life

Fire safety rating
60%
Students
27%
First-Year Students
70%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes

Most Popular Places On Campus

Center Galleries

U245 Student Art Gallery

Jazzman's Cafe

Most Popular Places Off Campus

Ford Field

Comerica Park

Detroit Institute of Arts

Downtown Detroit

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

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201 E. Kirby Detroit, MI 48202
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313-664-7400

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

Phone icon
313-664-7400

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Varies
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

 

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
Varies

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available

Campus Tours




10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Other

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Dorms Coed

Special Needs Admissions

College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
5

12. Student Services

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Notification DateMar 15

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$3,300

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Career Services

01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Internships
06 - Regional Alumni

Opportunities at School

01 - Coop
02 - Experiential
03 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
  • Ceramic Arts and Ceramics.
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production.
  • Commercial and Advertising Art.
  • Commercial Photography.
  • Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry.
  • Drawing.
  • Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts.
  • Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other.
  • Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other.
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General.
  • Graphic Design.
  • Illustration.
  • Industrial and Product Design.
  • Interior Design.
  • Intermedia/Multimedia.
  • Metal and Jewelry Arts.
  • Painting.
  • Photography.
  • Printmaking.
  • Sculpture.

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