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Your chances of getting into Columbus College of Art and Design

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

91%
Admission Difficulty for Columbus College of Art and Design
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at CCAD is 91%.  Its admission rate is the 66th lowest in Ohio.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into CCAD and can you get accepted?

Columbus College of Art and Design is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 706 out of the 776 who applied were admitted.

32% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into CCAD?

91% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Columbus College of Art and Design you should:

CCAD GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Columbus College of Art and Design has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.

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CCAD SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by Columbus College of Art and Design. The school has a test blind policy.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

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SAT Scores for Columbus College of Art and Design
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
SAT Scores for Columbus College of Art and Design
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

CCAD ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

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ACT Scores for Columbus College of Art and Design
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Columbus College of Art and Design
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Columbus College of Art and Design admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 504 188 776
Accepted 464 167 706
Acceptance Rate 92% 89% 91%
Enrolled 137 53 227
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 30% 32% 32%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Columbus College of Art and Design is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Columbus College of Art and Design and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Columbus College of Art and Design Application Requirements
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Required to be considered for admission

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Columbus College of Art and Design
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=202170 IPEDS survey data for Columbus College of Art and Design.

Last updated February 24, 2024