College for Creative Studies

Parents’ Guide to College 2022 Special Section

| College for Creative Studies

201 East Kirby • Detroit, MI 48202
Undergraduate Enrollment Information: 313-664-7425, collegeforcreativestudies.edu

For more than a century, the College for Creative Studies (CCS) has distinguished itself as one of the premier institutions of higher learning in the world. Located in the heart of Detroit’s innovation district our veritable force of talent and resources is unrivaled. CCS is a world-class institution that educates artists and designers to be leaders in the creative professions. Private and fully accredited, the college enrolls more than 1,400 students pursuing Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Master of Arts (MA) and Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degrees.

At CCS, students have the opportunity to participate in experiential learning and collaborations with industry in the classroom, providing opportunities to gain practical skills through hands-on experiences with faculty, peers, industry and community partners. Since 2011, 1075 companies have visited CCS to engage with students and recruit talent.

As graduates, CCS alumni are changing the world by applying the skills they’ve learned to the pressing problems of our times. From documenting history in the making to helping keep front-line workers safe, our alumni reenvision and redefine what it means to be creatives in the 21st century.

The Stats 

Year founded: 1906
Current enrollment: 1,493
Student-faculty ratio: 10:1
Number of undergraduate degrees offered: Bachelor of Fine Arts in 13 majors
Number of master’s degrees offered: Master of Arts in 6 programs and Master of Fine Arts in 5 programs
Number of doctoral degrees offered: 0
Subject matter expertise: Art and Design, Sustainable Design, Design for Climate Action, Fashion Design Transportation Design, Product Design, User Experience, Advertising, Film & Photography, Interior Design & Color & Materials, Craft and Material Studies, Fine Arts, Printmaking and Sculpture, Illustration, Communication Design, Art Education, Animation, Video Game Design, Concept Design, Motion Design.
In-state tuition: Undergraduate: $48,030 per year; Graduate: $50,160 per year
Out-of-state tuition: Undergraduate: $48,030; Graduate: $50,160
Percentage of students on financial aid: 98%
Top three awards/recognitions: Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) through 2030, Blackboard Catalyst AU.S. News & World Report – Best Grad Schools. Wall Street Journal Best U.S. College’s List. Payscale Top Earning Alumni.