Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
71.74%
SAT Average
Not available
ACT Range
Not available
Columbus College of Art & Design Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 71.74%. This means approximately 717 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 891 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
71.74%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $39,650 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $39,650 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $52,581 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $30,139 | State avg: $17,854. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 39.75% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 68.62% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Columbus College of Art & Design Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$39,650
Room and board
$11,450
Books and supplies
$2,200
Other expenses
$3,768
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$52,581
Average net price
$30,139
Average aid coverage
43%
$22,442 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Columbus College of Art & Design pays approximately $30,139 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Ohio average of $17,854 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Columbus College of Art & Design?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Ohio and national averages.
Columbus College of Art & Design net price
$30,139
Ohio average
$17,854
National average
$17,506
Columbus College of Art & Design Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $39,650 and average net price at $30,139. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$39,650
Current net price
$30,139
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
61.33%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$40,664
Undergraduates
891
10-Year Median Earnings - Columbus College of Art & Design vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Columbus College of Art & Design graduates earn about 0.9x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Columbus College of Art & Design?
Undergraduates
891
Completion rate
61.33%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
39.75%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
68.62%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 39.75% of Columbus College of Art & Design students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 68.62% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Columbus College of Art & Design
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Columbus College of Art & Design's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Columbus College of Art & Design lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Columbus College of Art & Design is listed at 60 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH 43215. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Columbus College of Art & Design with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus College of Art & Design | 71.74% | $39,650 | $30,139 | $40,664 |
| Chamberlain University-Ohio | 75.00% | $19,686 | $32,074 | $92,405 |
| Case Western Reserve University | 28.68% | $64,671 | $38,909 | $87,989 |
| Ohio Northern University | 73.35% | $37,800 | $25,727 | $80,928 |
| Four County Career Center | Not available | Not available | Not available | $77,338 |
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This local cluster focuses on nearby Columbus schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Columbus.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbus College of Art & Design's acceptance rate?
Columbus College of Art & Design's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 71.74%.
How much is Columbus College of Art & Design tuition?
Columbus College of Art & Design's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $39,650.
What is Columbus College of Art & Design's average net price?
Columbus College of Art & Design's average net price in the local dataset is $30,139.
What does Columbus College of Art & Design cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $22,182 for Columbus College of Art & Design students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Columbus College of Art & Design's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $40,664 for Columbus College of Art & Design.
Is Columbus College of Art & Design accredited?
Columbus College of Art & Design's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend Columbus College of Art & Design?
The local dataset lists 891 undergraduate students at Columbus College of Art & Design.
What percentage of Columbus College of Art & Design students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Columbus College of Art & Design in the local dataset is 39.75%.
What is the federal loan rate at Columbus College of Art & Design?
The federal loan rate for Columbus College of Art & Design in the local dataset is 68.62%.
Where should I verify Columbus College of Art & Design data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Columbus College of Art & Design or the latest official federal education data.