- Acceptance rate: 68% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $30,900 a year (2022–23)
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Columbus College of Art and Design reported an acceptance rate of 68% for fall 2024.
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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.
Columbus College of Art and Design is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Columbus, Ohio, with 884 undergraduates.
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
Is Columbus College of Art and Design hard to get into?
It's moderately accessible: more than half of applicants got in. Columbus College of Art and Design admitted 68% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
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 from first-year applicants, according to its filing with 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.
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Columbus College of Art and Design?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Columbus College of Art and Design admitted 68% 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.
How much does GPA matter at Columbus College of Art and Design?
A lot: Columbus College of Art and Design requires high school GPA and demonstration of competencies. It considers recommendations and essay or personal statement if you send them. It doesn't consider high school record, high school class rank, college preparatory program, test scores, other tests, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How many applicants get into 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.
Does Columbus College of Art and Design require the SAT or ACT?
Check Columbus College of Art and Design's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Columbus College of Art and Design didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
How much does Columbus College of Art and Design cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average 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 cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Columbus College of Art and Design require an essay?
No, but it considers one. Columbus College of Art and Design doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Columbus College of Art and Design?
Yes. Columbus College of Art and Design awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Columbus College of Art and Design consider legacy status?
No. Columbus College of Art and Design doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Columbus College of Art and Design's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
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.
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