Columbus College of Art and Design, OH
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Primarily Residential
Arts, Music and Design School
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Columbus College of Art and Design Rankings
Affordability54
Selectivity15
Retention43
Graduation30
Earnings16
Diversity50
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Columbus College of Art and Design
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Communications Technologies20%
Visual and Performing Arts80%
Admissions
Getting into Columbus College of Art and Design
88%
Admission Rate
535
Median SAT Math
555
Median SAT Reading
22
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)480–590
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)500–610
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)19–25
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Columbus College of Art and Design
$35K
In-State Tuition
$35K
Out-of-State Tuition
$47K
Average Total Cost
$22K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $21K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $20K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $21K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $23K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $23K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Columbus College of Art and Design
75%
Receive Federal Loans
$22K
Median Federal Debt
59%
Repayment Rate
$280
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 31% | 53% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 17% | 12% | 9% |
| >$110K | 24% | 13% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $21K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $22K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $22K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $24K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $20K | $11K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $45K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $31K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $10K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 53% | 40% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 59% | 44% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 66% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 69% | 55% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Columbus College of Art and Design
78%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
18%
Withdrawal Rate
62%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 56% | 41% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 62% | 56% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 62% | 57% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 60% | 51% | 53% |
| Black | 50% | 37% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 64% | 55% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67% | 49% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 37% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 54% | 47% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 83% | 41% | 44% |
| Other race | 62% | 44% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Columbus College of Art and Design
92%
Employment Rate
$28K
Median Salary
$16K
25 Pctl Salary
$42K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 87% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 88% | 85% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 90% | 85% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 87% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 87% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $7K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $16K | $18K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $28K | $29K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $42K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $52K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $28K | $29K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $28K | $33K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $32K | $35K | $35K |
Students
Students at Columbus College of Art and Design
1,031
Undergraduates
75%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
62
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 70% | 65% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 30% | 34% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 9% | 20% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 66% | 66% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7% | 4% | 18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 6% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 26% | 37% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 17% | 18% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Columbus College of Art and Design, OH
Columbus State Community College
0 miles, NE
Franklin University
1 miles, S
Mount Carmel College of Nursing
2 miles, W
Ohio State University-Main Campus
3 miles, NW