Strong completion rate
Most enrolled students complete their degree.
This school70%
National avg62%
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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College for Creative Studies
Detroit, MI
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$51,355
Out-of-State Tuition
$51,355
Avg On-Campus Living
$11,040
Avg Off-Campus Living
$11,040
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$62,395
Net price (after aid)$33,342
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$29,648
$30k – $48k$27,176
$48k – $75k$32,467
$75k – $110k$33,869
$110k+$37,605
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$44,860
Median debt at graduation$26,000
Est. monthly loan payment$276
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 1.7×Graduates earn about 1.7× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants28%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans53%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
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Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
70%
Freshman Retention
76%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Open-access admissions
Most qualified applicants are admitted.
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$51.4k
Net price
$33.3k
Pell
28%
Median debt
$26k
Earnings (10y)
$44.9k
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
93%
SAT range
818 - 1040
ACT range
14 - 22
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Detroit, MI 48202
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
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Areas of study
EngineeringComputer ScienceSocial SciencesBusinessHealth SciencesCommunications
Programs (13)
Engineering
Civil EngineeringBiomedical EngineeringElectrical Engineering
Computer Science
Web DevelopmentCybersecurity
Social Sciences
SociologyEconomicsPolitical Science
Business
Management
Health Sciences
Health InformaticsPre-MedPhysical Therapy
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About College for Creative Studies
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- Where is College for Creative Studies located?
- College for Creative Studies is located in Detroit, MI, in the United States.
- What type of institution is College for Creative Studies?
- College for Creative Studies is a private university based in MI. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at College for Creative Studies?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at College for Creative Studies is approximately 93%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at College for Creative Studies?
- College for Creative Studies's published in-state tuition is approximately $51,355 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend College for Creative Studies?
- College for Creative Studies reports total enrollment of approximately 1,345 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about College for Creative Studies?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with College for Creative Studies.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
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Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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CampusPin. (2024). College for Creative Studies, college profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/schools/college-for-creative-studies