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Estimated Cost
$49,110
Financial Aid
$28,605
Students
1,000 - 4,999
About Columbus College of Art and Design
Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD) is a private college of art and design located in downtown Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1879 as the Columbus Art School, CCAD is one of the oldest private art and design colleges in the United States. Located in downtown Columbus, CCAD's campus consists of 14 buildings (including 2 residence halls) on 9 acres (36,000 m2) and is adjacent to the Columbus Museum of Art. Approximately 1,050 full-time students are enrolled.
Columbus College of Art and Design Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#1218 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Ohio
#44 of 313
Best Design Colleges & Universities in America
#10 of 886
Most Popular Majors
The most popular major at Columbus College of Art and Design is Visual/Performing Arts followed by Communications Tech.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from Columbus College of Art and Design within four or six years.