College for Creative Studies Acceptance Rate & Tuition
College for Creative Studies is a private research university in Detroit, Michigan, enrolling about 1,230 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 91.94% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $44,860 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $53,350
- 2024 Average Net Price: $34,617 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 91.94% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,230 89.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 70.61%
- Opportunity College (2025): Higher access & higher earnings (Carnegie OCU)
- Carnegie Classification: Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or non-degree-granting)
- First-Generation Students: 22.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 1.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,431
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,132
- Room & Board: $15,272 annual estimate
College for Creative Studies: what the data shows
Common questions about College for Creative Studies, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is College for Creative Studies?
College for Creative Studies is located in Detroit, MI (ZIP 48202).
NCES locale classification: City.
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is 73% above the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Is College for Creative Studies public or private?
College for Creative Studies is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does College for Creative Studies cost?
Published tuition: $53,350.
Average net price after aid: $34,617.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $30,267 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $33,152 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $33,647 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $33,667 |
| $110,001+ | $38,580 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $213,400.
How hard is it to get into College for Creative Studies?
Admission rate: 91.94%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is College for Creative Studies?
Total enrollment: 1,230 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,431 students.
Graduate enrollment: 57 students.
About 89% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at College for Creative Studies?
150%-time completion rate: 70.61%.
First-year retention: 82.2%.
What do graduates of College for Creative Studies earn?
Median earnings: $33,691 six years after entry; $44,860 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $26,000.
30.02% of students receive Pell grants.
What is College for Creative Studies known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects (80 completions)
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General (74 completions)
- 05.0041 (46 completions)
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design (25 completions)
- Photography (16 completions)
- Design and Applied Arts, Other (14 completions)
- Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other (14 completions)
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production (13 completions)
- Fashion/Apparel Design (12 completions)
- Interior Design (12 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is College for Creative Studies a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 91.94%; completion rate 70.61%; median earnings $44,860 at 10 years; net price $34,617. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$53,350
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at College for Creative Studies was $53,350.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$34,617
2024 Value
In 2024 College for Creative Studies had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $34,617.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$138,468 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$34,617 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$213,400 4-Year Tuition
$15,272 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,144 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$70,766 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$283,064 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for College for Creative Studies.
Financial Aid by Income Level
30.02% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
52.47% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at College for Creative Studies was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for College for Creative Studies in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $35,710 | $35,710 | $33,808 |
| 2014 | $37,092 | $37,092 | $33,002 |
| 2015 | $38,950 | $38,950 | $33,309 |
| 2016 | $40,840 | $40,840 | $33,976 |
| 2017 | $42,460 | $42,460 | $36,313 |
| 2018 | $44,110 | $44,110 | $35,849 |
| 2019 | $45,815 | $45,815 | $37,745 |
| 2020 | $47,585 | $47,585 | $34,767 |
| 2021 | $47,585 | $47,585 | $34,961 |
| 2022 | $49,435 | $49,435 | $33,834 |
| 2023 | $51,355 | $51,355 | $33,342 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
91.94% Acceptance Rate
1,132 Total Applicants
1,050 Students Admitted
262 First-Time Students Enrolled
24.95% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
College for Creative Studies reported total enrollment of about 1,230 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 32% male and 68% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (50.5%), Black or African American (12.8%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (11.9%). About 30.02% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 22.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
89.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at College for Creative Studies in 2024 is 1,230 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,431 students. Graduate enrollment is about 57 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
82.2%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 50.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
48.98% 100% Completion Time
70.61% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 48.98% of students graduating from College for Creative Studies completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects: 39% male / 61% female
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General: 76% male / 24% female
- 05.0041: 22% male / 78% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for College for Creative Studies.
Return on Investment
$26,000 Median Student Debt
$44,860 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
57.96% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
223.97% Return on Investment
5.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for College for Creative Studies.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 17 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects: 80 completions
2. Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General: 74 completions
3. 05.0041: 46 completions
4. Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design: 25 completions
5. Photography: 16 completions
6. Design and Applied Arts, Other: 14 completions
7. Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other: 14 completions
8. Cinematography and Film/Video Production: 13 completions
9. Fashion/Apparel Design: 12 completions
Most popular programs at College for Creative Studies.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for College for Creative Studies graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for College for Creative Studies from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $10,972
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $15,709
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
College for Creative Studies is a private non-profit institution located in Detroit, MI, classified as Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or non-degree-granting). In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects, Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General, 05.0041. Enrollment is approximately 1,230 students. Student body composition includes White (50.5%), Black or African American (12.8%), Race/ethnicity unknown (11.9%). The admission rate is 91.94%. The 150%-time completion rate is 70.61%. Approximately 30.02% of students receive Pell Grants. About 22.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or non-degree-granting)
Opportunity College (2025): Higher access and higher earnings under Carnegie’s Student Access and Earnings Classification. Browse all Opportunity Colleges.
Location
Detroit, MI 48202
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
College for Creative Studies provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is College for Creative Studies located?
College for Creative Studies is located in Detroit, MI.
What is College for Creative Studies's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at College for Creative Studies is 91.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,132 applicants and 1,050 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does College for Creative Studies cost?
Reported tuition is $53,350 and average net price is $34,617 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $15,272 annually.
What is the student body demographics at College for Creative Studies?
College for Creative Studies reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,431 students, White (50.5%), Black or African American (12.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend College for Creative Studies?
About 22.8% of students at College for Creative Studies are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of College for Creative Studies earn?
Median earnings are $33,691 six years after entry and $44,860 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at College for Creative Studies?
The 150%-time completion rate is 70.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do College for Creative Studies students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,000.
Is College for Creative Studies public or private?
College for Creative Studies is a private nonprofit institution located in Detroit, MI.
Is College for Creative Studies an HBCU?
No. College for Creative Studies is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is College for Creative Studies a tribal college?
No. College for Creative Studies is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is College for Creative Studies a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, College for Creative Studies does not meet that proxy (reported share 5.9%).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.