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CCS Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 54%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at CCS are mainly White with a small Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 42% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of College for Creative Studies students
Race Percent of Students
White
58%
Black
10%
Hispanic
4%
Asian
4%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
4%
International
7%
Race Unknown
11%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 45%

There are 95% more female students than male students enrolled at College for Creative Studies with a gender ratio of 66% women to 34% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, CCS has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for College for Creative Studies students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
34%
Women
66%
Enrollment by gender for College for Creative Studies students
Gender Number of Students
Men
485
Women
948

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Very Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 22%

CCS draws 78 percent of students from Michigan, 19 percent from other states, and 3 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Michigan, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for College for Creative Studies students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
78%
Out of State
19%
Foreign
3%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$74,293 per year

34% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

1,433
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 14.4%
Part-time undergraduates 19.8%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=169442.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026