Fast Facts
56% male
44% female
86% full-time
14% part-time
28% reside in campus housing
72% reside off campus
81% from Michigan
19% from 33 states and 12 countries
Advertising Design - 92
Art Education (post degree only) - 4
Crafts - 82
Entertainment Arts - 177
Fine Arts - 111
Graphic Design - 172
Illustration - 222
Interior Design - 36
Photography - 119
Product Design - 151
Transportation Design - 190
Undeclared - 2
6% International
5% Hispanic
7% Black (Non-Hispanic)
69% White (Non-Hispanic)
0.4% American Indian/Eskimo
2% Multi-racial
4% Asian/Pacific Islander
7% Race/ethnicity unknown
Average Age - 22
Student to Faculty Ratio - 11:1
National Average/All Private – 70.2
Traditional Select – 70.2
National Average/All Private – 57.5
Traditional Select – 49.2
Average GPA of Incoming Freshmen - 3.05
National Average – 21.2
National Average – 1017
Tuition - $27,090
Required fees (average) - $1,185
Estimated books/supplies - $2,500
Housing - $3,900-$4,700
98% of CCS students receive some form of financial assistance
About CCS
General Information
CCS offers Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in 11 majors and Master of Fine Arts degrees in two majors.
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degrees
The B.F.A. degree requires completion of 126 credit hours: 84 in studio areas and 42 in general studies courses. In addition to coursework in their chosen major, first-year students will take courses in the Foundation Department, where they will study drawing, color theory, and basic design. Students in all majors will also take courses in the Liberal Arts Department, designed to provide them with an understanding of the larger social and cultural context in which they live. Typical weekly schedules for full-time students comprise 24 studio hours and six academic hours.
Master of Fine Arts
2009 is the inaugural year for CCS graduate programs. The two year MFA degrees in design and transportation design are terminal degrees that prepare students for leadership in the design industries. The MFA degree programs share core curricula, with variations in technology components, and the focus and content of industry sponsored projects.
The MFA degree requires completion of 60 credit hours. Students will experience the basic “Boot Camp” immersion required of MBA‘s as well as courses in marketing, within an environment steeped in business culture. The objective is to give students the tools and vocabulary necessary to think in business terms and to communicate effectively in the business world: verbally, in writing and through quantitative thinking. Learning will be applied and tested on team-based, client-sponsored projects in studio classes.
Faculty
The College has approximately 246 faculty members who are professionals in their individual fields and bring diverse backgrounds and experience to the classroom.
Location
CCS is located in Detroit‘s Cultural Center, where students will find a variety of activities near campus to enrich their studies and provide entertainment. The Detroit Film Theatre and the Detroit Institute of Arts, one of the largest art museums in the country, are both located next to campus. Admission to the DIA is free for CCS students. The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, the largest of its kind in the country, is also located next to campus. University and public libraries, galleries, great restaurants, and live music venues showcasing indie rock, hip hop, techno, folk, jazz and blues can be found close by.
While Detroit offers all the advantages you would expect from a big city, it is unique in many ways. For one, it‘s affordable. The city is also one of the largest markets in the country for advertising, industrial design and publishing – which means students have access to internships, jobs, and faculty mentors who are active in their fields. Ultimately, Detroit has been known for making things – this combination of craftsmanship and technology make it a perfect place for an art and design school.
College for Creative Studies
201 East Kirby
Detroit, MI 48202-4034
T 313.664.7400 or 800.952.ARTS
