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Columbus College of Art & Design is a private urban institution in Columbus, Ohio. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 891 undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
61% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $40,664 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $30,139.
Established
1879
Motto
Think. Do. Thrive.
Type
Private art school
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72%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
891Students
9:1Student:Faculty
61%Grad Rate
$40,664Earnings 10yr
$30,139Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
Columbus College of Art & Design Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
Acceptance Rate71.7%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$39,650
Room & Board$11,450
Books & Supplies$2,200
Total Cost of Attendance$52,581
Average Net Price$30,139
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$22,182
$30–48K$30,353
$48–75K$31,007
$75–110K$33,394
$110K+$34,713
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$30,139
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
3100.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$20,500
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
7
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (7)
Student Body
Undergrads
891
Gender Split
73% / 28%
Women / Men
First Generation
25%
Pell Grant Recipients
40%
Race & Ethnicity
White 67%
Black 11%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 4%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate61.3%
Freshman Retention73.3%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$30,590
8 Years$37,503
10 Years$40,664
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$34,900
Men
$44,600
Rankings
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
102Above Average
Estimated from OH state average + large city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Columbuspop. 900K
1 mi(2 min)
Clevelandpop. 370K
126 mi(218 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
161 mi(279 min)