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College For Creative Studies

College For Creative Studies

The College for Creative Studies, also referred to as CCS, was established in 1906. Initially founded as the Society of Arts and Crafts, the organization began offering educational programs in the arts in 1926. It became a college in 1962, and was named the Center for Creative Studies-College of Art and Design in 1975. CCS received its present name in the year 2001. This private four-year institute is situated in Detroit, Michigan.

The College for Creative Studies offers the Bachelor of Fine Arts and the Master of Fine Arts degrees. Students can choose from courses in advertising design, entertainment arts, interior design, photography, graphic design, crafts, and illustrations, among others.

There are a large number of student clubs and organizations in CCS. Among those available on campus include the Black Artists Researching Trends, Innovative, Diverse Educational Activities, Student Government, Glass Odyssey Organized Society for Enrichment, American Society of Interior Designers, and Multicultural Student Collective.

Overview of College For Creative Studies

College For Creative Studies is located in Detroit, MI (a large city). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by College For Creative Studies is the Post-Baccalaureate certificate.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in design, media, photography and commercial art, and fine arts.

College For Creative Studies Selectivity

College For Creative Studies does not offer open admission. The school admitted just 39% of applicants in 2007.

Faculty

The full-time faculty at College For Creative Studies is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Body

The school had 1,307 enrolled students in 2007.

Student Life

College For Creative Studies offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The College for Creative Studies nurtures the creativity that is vital to the enrichment of modern culture. The College educates visual artists and designers, knowledgeable in varied fields, who will be leaders in creative professions that shape society and advance economic growth. The College fosters students' resolve to pursue excellence, act ethically, embrace their responsibilities as citizens of diverse local and global communities, and learn throughout their lives. The College engages in community service by offering opportunities for artistic enrichment and opening career pathways to talented individuals of all ages."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting College For Creative Studies

College For Creative Studies
201 E Kirby
Detroit, MI 48202
General Phone: (313) 664-7400
http://www.collegeforcreativestudies.edu

College For Creative Studies Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Design119industrial design, illustration, interior design
Media65graphic communications, animation and special effects
Fine Arts40crafts and folk art, fine arts studies
Photography And Commercial Art35photography, commercial art
Education And Teaching4teacher ed

Number of programs and degrees for College For Creative Studies in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree2599
Postbaccalaureate certificate41

Student Body

In 2007, College For Creative Studies had a total enrollment of 1,307 students (1,190 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men51%
Women49%
Full-Time95%
Part-Time5%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White71%
Black6%
Hispanic4%
Asian5%
American Indian0%
Unknown9%
(Foreign Students)4%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-1929%
20-2129%
22-2423%
25-2911%
30-343%
35-392%
40-491%
50-641%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Michigan81%
(International Students)3%
Ohio3%
New York2%
Florida2%
Texas2%
Wisconsin1%
California1%
New Jersey1%
Kansas1%

College For Creative Studies Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time73 %
Part-Time40 %

College For Creative Studies Room and Board (2007)

College For Creative Studies offers campus housing for 357 of its 1,190 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Detroit, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

College For Creative Studies Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total1,26048839%25853%
Men61723939%13155%
Women64324939%12751%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
ACT Composite1823

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrecommended
Formal Demonstration of Competencerequired
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT18%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT80%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

College For Creative Studies Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 26,350
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 26,350
Room and board$ 6,300
Room charge$ 4,200
Books and supplies$ 2,500
Other expenses$ 3,500

Financial Aid:
College For Creative Studies participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 677100)

College For Creative Studies Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track3616

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year14$81,2706$56,972
Associate professoracademic year13$71,4757$61,500
Assistant professoracademic year9$63,2193$53,867
All faculty totalacademic year36$73,22016$58,371

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

College For Creative Studies Degree Programs (2007)

DESIGN
Illustration
Industrial Design
Interior Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

FINE ARTS
Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other

MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Graphic Communications, General

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Photography

College For Creative Studies Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets College For Creative Studies Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in media
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%College For Creative Studies % of degrees in media
% of degrees in fine arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%College For Creative Studies % of degrees in fine arts
% of degrees in design
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%College For Creative Studies % of degrees in design
Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%College For Creative Studies Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
% of degrees in photography and commercial art
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%College For Creative Studies % of degrees in photography and commercial art
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%College For Creative Studies Male % of student body
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%College For Creative Studies Salaries of full-time faculty
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%College For Creative Studies Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%College For Creative Studies Dorm rooms per full-time student
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing

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