by our College Data Analytics TeamReview the current tuition and fees for College for Creative Studies, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the latest reported year, tuition and fees at College for Creative Studies amounted to $53,350 each year for undergraduates. There is no residency discount at this school.
Within that total, required fees amounted to $1,400; the remaining amount is tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $51,950 |
| Fees | $1,400 |
| Total | $53,350 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and does not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What does College for Creative Studies charge if you go part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For perspective, here is how College for Creative Studies tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In MI | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, College for Creative Studies comes in higher than most schools.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Review the College for Creative Studies Financial Aid page for details.
Below is how tuition at College for Creative Studies has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $46,170 |
| Two Years Ago | $48,030 |
| One Year Ago | $49,950 |
| Most Recent Year | $51,950 |
This chart shows the way tuition at CCS has tracked over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, tuition rose 4.0%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $55,486 for the upcoming year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 3.89%, which puts the figure next year near $55,422.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $55,422 |
| In 2 Years | $57,575 |
| In 3 Years | $59,812 |
| In 4 Years | $62,135 |
| In 5 Years | $64,549 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $234,944.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at College for Creative Studies, check out the College for Creative Studies Financial Aid page.
