Columbus College of Art and Design Columbus, OH

Columbus College of Art and Design Columbus, OH C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W The Columbus College of Art and Design, founded in 1879, is a private institution. Its 17-acre campus, adjacent to the Columbus Museum of Art, is located near downtown Columbus. Web Site www.ccad.edu/ Institution Type Private Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 1,314 Women 866 (65.9%) Men 448 (34.1%) Graduate Students 33 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Moderately difficult 88% of 657 applicants were admitted No No Rolling Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3 SAT Math 480-590 range of middle 50% SAT Critical Reading 500-610 range of middle 50% SAT Writing 460-580 range of middle 50% ACT Composite 19-25 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance $44,730 Tuition and Fees $30,840 Room and Board $8,390 Average Percent of Need Met 48% Average Freshman Award $19,011 Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates $32,006

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 66 Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 12% of classes 10-19 students: 54% of classes 20-29 students: 18% of classes 30-39 students: 1% of classes 50-99 students: 15% of classes Over 100 students: 0% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Columbus Population 809,798 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Freshmen are guaranteed housing 74% of freshmen, 34% of all students STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 76.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 44.8% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native 4.1% Asian 8.4% Black/African-American 4.8% Hispanic/Latino 4.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 73.0% White 4.9% Unknown 6.2% from 21 countries

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is not required High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 2 Science 2 Foreign Language 2 Social Studies History Academic Electives Examinations Exam Scores Due in Admissions Office SAT or ACT Recommended SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Not used ACT: Not used APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 60 Cleveland Avenue City, State, Zip Columbus, OH 43215-1758 Phone Fax E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification (614) 224-9101 x3261 admissions@ccad.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Rolling Application Fee $40 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Available Rolling August 15 No Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Universal College Application Not accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Available Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not required Required for all freshmen 2 required for all freshmen Portfolio required for freshmen Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen 88% of 657 applicants were admitted 89% of 463 applicants were admitted 88% of 194 applicants were admitted 312 (54%) of 581 admitted students enrolled 210 (51%) of 410 admitted students enrolled 102 (60%) of 171 admitted students enrolled Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) SAT Math 480-590 range of middle 50% Score of 700-800 2% Score of 600-700 21% Score of 500-600 44% Score of 400-500 27% Score of 300-400 4% Score of 200-300 2% SAT Critical Reading 500-610 range of middle 50% Score of 700-800 1% Score of 600-700 35% Score of 500-600 39% Score of 400-500 17% Score of 300-400 8% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Writing 460-580 range of middle 50% Score of 700-800 0% Score of 600-700 23% Score of 500-600 42% Score of 400-500 27% Score of 300-400 8% Score of 200-300 0% Average GPA 3 3.75 and Above 10% 3.50-3.74 18% 3.25-3.49 17% 3.00-3.24 17% 2.50-2.99 23% 2.00-2.49 13% ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite 19-25 range of middle 50% Score of 30-36 3% Score of 24-29 32% Score of 18-23 50% Score of 12-17 15% Score of 6-11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance $44,730 Tuition and Fees $30,840 Room and Board $8,390 Books and Supplies $4,000 Other Expenses $1,500 Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan, external finance company APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline March 1 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning March 15 Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 003039 Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 48% Average Award $19,011 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 240 (87.0%) of freshmen 221 (92.1%) of applicants 215 (97.3%) of applicants with financial need 9 (4.2%) of aid recipients Received by 215 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $14,796 Received by 164 (76.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,525 Received by 5 (2.3%) of aid recipients 52 (18.8%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $10,423 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 52% Average Award $19,911 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 1,014 (87.6%) of undergraduates 945 (81.6%) of applicants 925 (97.9%) of applicants with financial need 63 (6.8%) of aid recipients Received by 916 (99.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $13,775 Received by 784 (84.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,397 Received by 31 (3.4%) of aid recipients 208 (18.0%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $10,430

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 83% Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates $32,006 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid 34.0% Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid 7.0% FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans Available Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, State scholarships, ROTC scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards 1,107 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards 10 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Art/Fine Arts Art/Fine Arts Children of Educators, Children of Faculty/Staff, Local/State Students Children of Faculty/Staff, Local/State Students, Children of Educators

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available $3,550

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session Semester Offered General Catalog/Bulletin UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Commercial and Advertising Art Fashion/Apparel Design Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other Illustration Industrial and Product Design Interior Design

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Visual and performing arts None Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, New York semester Offered CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Required Not required Not required ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for placement and credit Not available

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 66 Part-Time Faculty 130 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 76% Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 12% of classes 10-19 students: 54% of classes 20-29 students: 18% of classes 30-39 students: 1% of classes 50-99 students: 15% of classes Over 100 students: 0% of classes ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 78,117 Computing Computer Ownership Students required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 485 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Available Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master's Programs of Study

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctoral Programs of Study

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Columbus Population 809,798 Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Weather Very large city 17 acres Temperature 18.5 average low in January, 80.4 average high in September Rain 137 rainy days per year Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station 4 mile(s) from campus in Columbus 1 mile(s) from campus in Columbus 50 mile(s) from campus in Bucyrus HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 66% Off-Campus Housing Assistance College offers housing to students Coed dorms, single student apartments, disabled student housing 74% of freshmen, 34% of all students Freshmen are required to live on campus Freshmen are guaranteed housing Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available Available Available Available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Not offered Offered Not offered

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors Gold and brown Intercollegiate Sports Offered Sport WOMEN Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given MEN

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations literary magazine, student government, student film society Sororities Fraternities ROTC

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 1,314 Women 866 (65.9%) Men 448 (34.1%) Full-Time Undergraduates 1,141 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 21 All Graduate Students 33 Yes 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native 4.1% Asian 8.4% Black/African-American 4.8% Hispanic/Latino 4.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 73.0% White 4.9% Unknown 6.2% from 21 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 76.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 44.8% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 54.2% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 55.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued Arts and Sciences 10% COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. http://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2016