- Acceptance rate: 68% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $30,900 a year (2022–23)
Columbus College of Art and Design GPA requirements
Columbus College of Art and Design 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 Columbus College of Art and Design hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Columbus College of Art and Design acceptance rate
Columbus College of Art and Design admitted 730 of 1,079 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 68%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Admission requirements
What Columbus College of Art and Design 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 |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Not considered |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Columbus College of Art and Design didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Columbus College of Art and Design 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 $30,900 a year at Columbus College of Art and Design 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
What GPA do you need to get into Columbus College of Art and Design?
Columbus College of Art and Design requires a high school GPA to be considered for admission, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Columbus College of Art and Design hasn't published one we could verify, so we don't list an average GPA.
What is the acceptance rate at Columbus College of Art and Design?
Columbus College of Art and Design's acceptance rate was 68% for fall 2024: it admitted 730 of 1,079 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
Does Columbus College of Art and Design accept AP credit?
Yes. Columbus College of Art and Design 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.
What is the average net price at Columbus College of Art and Design?
In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $30,900 a year at Columbus College of Art and Design, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Sources
- College Navigator: Columbus College of Art & DesignU.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.