Cost of Attendance

Listed below are 2023 – 2024 costs of attendance for students at the College for Creative Studies.

CCS is committed to helping students finance their education by offering competitive financial aid packages and scholarship opportunities. Ninety-eight percent (98%) of CCS students receive financial assistance totaling $47 million to help them earn a world-class degree.

Undergraduate Cost of Attendance

The average scholarship/grant package (money from all sources that is not repaid) projected for 2023 – 2024 incoming students is $25,874. In addition, U.S. students who file the FAFSA, qualify for student loans and parents may apply for PLUS loans. The Average Net Cost is displayed below and we also encourage you to use our Net Price Calculator to calculate your specific estimated net cost to attend CCS.

Undergraduate 23-24
DIRECT COST (paid directly to CCS) U.S. Student: On-Campus U.S. Student: Off-Campus U.S. Student: At Home International Student: On-Campus
Tuition $49,950 $49,950 $49,950 $49,950
Resource Fee $1,180 $1,180 $1,180 $1,180
Registration Fee $200 $200 $200 $200
Room $8,140 $0 $0 $8,140
Board $2,900 $0 $0 $2,900
Tuition Insurance $336 $336 $336 $336
Accident Insurance $35 $35 $35 $35
International Orientation Fee $0 $0 $0 $200
Personal Health Insurance Fee $0 $0 $0 $1,610
Total Direct Cost $62,741 $51,701 $51,701 $64,551
Average Scholarship/Grant (all sources) -$25,874 -$25,874 -$25,874 ($27,622)*

Estimated Direct Cost

$36,867 $25,827 $25,827 $64,551
INDIRECT COST (varies by student)
Room $8,140 $8,140
Board $1,450 $1,248
Books/Supplies $2,144 $2,144 $2,144 $2,144
Transportation $1,630 $1,630 $1,630 $1,630
Personal $1,350 $1,350 $1,350 $1,350
Total Indirect Costs $5,124 $14,714 $14,512 $5,124
Total Direct/Indirect Cost $67,865 $66,415 $66,213 $69,675
Average Scholarship/Grant (all sources) -$25,874 -$25,874 -$25,874 ($27,622)*

Estimated Remaining Cost

$41,991 $40,541 $40,339 $69,675
Federal Student Loans, private student loans, parent PLUS loans, work study, and personal funds can be used to cover the Average Net Direct/Indirect Cost.
* Amount includes average CCS Scholarship and International Student Grant
NOTE: Per credit tuition is $1,665 for Undergraduates. The Undergraduate tuition of $49,950 is based on full-time status (12 to 18 credits per semester
Fall & Winter) and represent expected expenses for the 2023-2024 academic year (two semesters/nine months).
Please visit the Scholarship & Aid section of the CCS website for additional information

 

 

Graduate Cost of Attendance

Graduate Cost of Attendance

The average scholarship projected for 2023 – 2024 incoming students is $22,500.  In addition, U.S. students who file the FAFSA, may qualify for Graduate PLUS loans.  The Average Net Cost is displayed below.

Graduate 23-24
DIRECT COST (paid directly to CCS) U.S. Student: On-Campus U.S. Student: Off-Campus International Student: On-Campus
Tuition $52,170 $52,170 $52,170
Resource Fee $1,180 $1,180 $1,180
Registration Fee $200 $200 $200
Room $8,140 $0 $8,140
Board $2,900 $0 $2,900
Accident Insurance $35 $35 $35
International Orientation Fee $0 $0 $200
Personal Health Insurance Fee $0 $0 $1,610
Total Direct Cost $64,625 $53,585 $66,435
Average Scholarship/Grant (all sources) -$22,500 -$22,500 ($23,000)*

Estimated Direct Cost

$42,125 $31,085 $66,435
INDIRECT COST (varies by student)
Room $8,140
Board $1,450
Books/Supplies $2,144 $2,144 $2,144
Transportation $1,630 $1,630 $1,630
Personal $1,350 $1,350 $1,350
Total Indirect Costs $5,124 $14,714 $5,124
Total Direct/Indirect Cost $69,749 $68,299 $71,559
Average Scholarship/Grant (all sources) -$22,500 -$22,500 ($23,000)*

Estimated Remaining Cost

$47,249 $45,799 $71,559
Federal Graduate PLUS loans, student employment, and personal funds can be used to cover the Average Net Direct/Indirect Cost.
* Amount includes average CCS Scholarship and International Student Grant
NOTE: Per credit tuition is $1,739 for graduates. The graduate tuition of $52,170 is based on full-time status (12 to 18 credits per semester
Fall & Winter) and represent expected expenses for the 2023-2024 academic year (two semesters/nine months).
Please visit the Scholarship & Aid section of the CCS website for additional information