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College For Creative Studies

The College for Creative Studies, established in 1962 and also known as CCS, is one of the nation’s leading private arts education institutions located in Detroit, Michigan. CCS is spread across an area of 10.5 acres. Originally it was known as Detroit Society of Arts and Crafts which was changed to its present name in the year 2001. CCS offers bachelor's and master's degree program in Fine Arts. CCS also offers certain career-oriented programs keeping in mind the competitive job market. The college have an impressive enrollment of international students.

CCS has an active campus life. There are several student groups and associations which operate in the campus. The Art gallery hosts several exhibition and competitions in the campus as part of the student activity. The college also provides several facilities which include, car parking, housing and etc.

Campus Location

201 E Kirby
Detroit, MI 48202
USA
Main Tel: (313) 664-7400
Web Site

The campus is in a large city.

College For Creative Studies Highlights

Where College For Creative Studies stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in media, fine arts, design, and photography and commercial art.
  • Large number of students.
  • Selective admissions.
  • High male/female ratio.
  • High faculty salary.
  • Number of dorm rooms for students.

Other important characteristics:

  • Library on-campus
  • Campus housing available
  • Study abroad option
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Bachelor2279
< 1 year certificate151
Postbaccalaureate certificate41

Students

The student enrollment at College For Creative Studies was 1,307 in 2007-2008 (1,143 full-time equivalent).

About 47% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 53% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 3% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 97% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 94% are full-time and 6% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 28,250
Room and board$ 6,300
Books and supplies$ 2,500
Other$ 3,500

Financial Aid: College For Creative Studies participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Housing and Meals

College For Creative Studies provides on-campus housing for 385 of its 1,143 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

College For Creative Studies Admissions (2008-2009)

ApplicantsAdmitted
Men27%
Women26%
All27%

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

DESIGN (116 awarded)

  • Design and Applied Arts
  • Illustration
  • Industrial Design
  • Interior Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (4 awarded)

  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

FINE ARTS (40 awarded)

  • Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry
  • Fine Arts and Art Studies

MEDIA (60 awarded)

  • Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
  • Graphic Communications

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (26 awarded)

  • Commercial and Advertising Art
  • Photography

Selected Careers of Interest

(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at College For Creative Studies with government-defined occupation categories.)

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