by our College Data Analytics TeamAre the tuition & fee charges at Columbus College of Art and Design reasonable when compared to nationwide averages? Find out here. If you're looking for specific information on CCAD costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
Combined tuition and fees at Columbus College of Art and Design for the 2020-2021 academic year was $37,370 for undergraduates. Students from Ohio did not receive a discount.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $36,500 | $870 | $37,370 |
CCAD tuition and fees is for one year of attendance, not including room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
How much does Columbus College of Art and Design cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. With yearly tuition and fees charges running about $37,370 for out-of-state undergrads, Columbus College of Art and Design is relatively expensive when compared to other schools in the country. Students do not receive any discounts for living in Ohio.
If you want to know how CCAD compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Great Lakes | Ohio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: Columbus College of Art and Design Financial Aid.
Over the past five years, CCAD tuition and fees has grown by a rate of 1.81% annually. Tuition by 1.83%, and fees by 1.25%. If costs keep growing at the same rate students will be charged $38,738 this school year.
This means an estimated $78,179 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at CCAD, and $159,220 for four years.
These numbers don't include room and board, transportation or books.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at CCAD.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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