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Columbus College of Art & Design, also referred to as CCAD, is a coeducational, private college located in Columbus, Ohio, United States. It was founded in 1879 under the name of The Columbus Art School, and is one of the oldest schools focused on the study of art and design in the US. The college campus is spread across an area of approximately 10 acres.
The college offers degrees in the fields of fine arts, photography, media studies, fashion design, illustration, liberal arts and animation.
Notable alumni of Columbus College of Art & Design include renowned painter Inka Essenhigh, fine art and muralist Kevin Stewart-Magee and mystic author and New Age painter Alex Grey.
Columbus, OH is home to Columbus College Of Art And Design. Columbus is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Columbus College Of Art And Design go up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Students commonly pursue studies in design, photography and commercial art, and fine arts.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 460. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 550.
The school has 1,545 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
Columbus College Of Art And Design offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Columbus College Of Art And Design
107 N Ninth St
Columbus, OH 43215
General Phone: (614) 224-9101
http://WWW.CCAD.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Photography and Commercial Art | 113 | film and photography, commercial art |
| Design | 102 | industrial design, illustration, interior design, fashion design |
| Fine Arts | 50 | fine arts studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Columbus College Of Art And Design in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 265 | 7 |
In 2007-2008, Columbus College Of Art And Design had a total enrollment of 1,545 students (1,316 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Black | 12% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 66% |
| (Foreign Students) | 14% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 78% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| West Virginia | 2% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
| Part-Time | 57 % |
Columbus College Of Art And Design offers campus housing for 276 of its 1,316 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Columbus, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,011 | 722 | 71% | 394 | 55% |
| Men | 418 | 287 | 69% | 163 | 57% |
| Women | 593 | 435 | 73% | 231 | 53% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 550 |
| SAT Writing | 440 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 34% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 82% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 23,280 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,280 |
| Room and board | $ 6,750 |
| Books and supplies | $ 3,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,300 |
Financial Aid:
Columbus College Of Art And Design participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 303900)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 4 | $95,125 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $95,125 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 22 | $57,395 | 5 | $55,074 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $48,186 | 11 | $47,432 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $40,058 | 7 | $39,566 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $47,970 | 4 | $36,045 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 47 | $50,922 | 27 | $45,121 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
DESIGN
Fashion/Apparel Design
Illustration
Industrial Design
Interior Design
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Columbus College Of Art And Design Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
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 Offers a board (meal) plan
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