- Acceptance rate: 92% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $34,436 a year (2022–23)
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College for Creative Studies GPA requirements
College for Creative Studies requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and College for Creative Studies hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
College for Creative Studies acceptance rate
College for Creative Studies admitted 992 of 1,079 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 92%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
College for Creative Studies is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Detroit, Michigan, with 1,376 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What College for Creative Studies looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
College for Creative Studies didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
College for Creative Studies awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $34,436 a year at College for Creative Studies in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to get into College for Creative Studies?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. College for Creative Studies admitted 92% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA does College for Creative Studies look for?
College for Creative Studies requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to College for Creative Studies?
Check College for Creative Studies' admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. College for Creative Studies didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
What percent of applicants does College for Creative Studies accept?
College for Creative Studies' acceptance rate was 92% for fall 2024: it admitted 992 of 1,079 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
How important is GPA for getting into College for Creative Studies?
A lot: College for Creative Studies requires high school GPA, high school record and demonstration of competencies. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into College for Creative Studies?
GPA alone can't tell you here. College for Creative Studies admitted 92% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Does it matter at College for Creative Studies if a parent went there?
No. College for Creative Studies doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does College for Creative Studies accept AP credit?
Yes. College for Creative Studies awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Do you need to write an essay to apply to College for Creative Studies?
No. College for Creative Studies doesn't consider a personal statement or essay, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at College for Creative Studies after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $34,436 a year at College for Creative Studies in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check College for Creative Studies' official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: College for Creative StudiesU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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