Fast Facts
52% male
48% female
83% full-time
17% part-time
32% reside in campus housing
68% reside off campus
81% from Michigan
19% from 26 states and 11 countries
Advertising: Copywriting: 5
Advertising: Design - 86
Art Education (post degree only) - 10
Crafts - 82
Entertainment Arts - 179
Fine Arts - 89
Graphic Design - 166
Illustration - 259
Interior Design - 32
Photography - 125
Product Design - 124
Transportation Design - 182
7% International
8% Black or African American
5% Hispanic
1% American Indian or Alaska Native
57% White (Non-Hispanic)
3% Multi-racial
15% Race/ethnicity unknown
Average Age - 22
Student to Faculty Ratio - 11:1
National Average/All Private = 69.0
All Colleges = 67.1
National Average/All Private = 54.3
All Colleges = 46.0
Average GPA of Incoming Freshmen - 3.16
National Average – 21.1
National Average – 1011
Tuition - $31,440
Required fees - $1,345
Estimated books/supplies - $2,600
Housing - $4,400 - $4,900
Meal plans - $1,400 - $3,600
98% of CCS students receive some form institutional, State or Federal financial assistance.
About CCS
General Information
CCS offers Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in 12 majors and Master of Fine Arts degrees in two areas.
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degrees
The BFA 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 take courses in the Foundation Department, where theyl study drawing, color theory, and basic design. Students in all majorsl 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
The College's 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. Distinctive among MFA programs in the United States, CCS' Graduate Studies is grounded in the conviction that the most effective designers are those who have a firm grasp of the business world.
CCS programs provide basic study in business as well as advanced study in design. MFA students will learn business fundamentals from faculty of the University of Michigan's renowned Ross School of Business. This partnership with a premier business school provides graduates with the foundational tools required for implementing design concepts, making strategic business decisions, and becoming effective leaders in organizations.
Faculty
The College has approximately 250 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 Midtown, 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 CCS's Walter and Josephine Ford 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 also 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 makes 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
