Columbus College of Art & Design

Columbus College of Art & Design is moderately difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at Columbus College of Art & Design is 79%. Out of 612 applications received in 2023, 485 students were offered admission.

If you are applying to Columbus College of Art & Design, the application fee costs $50.

Columbus College of Art & Design Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Columbus College of Art & Design's admissions stats.

Columbus College of Art & Design 2023	Admissions Statistics
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	18%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	74%
Waitlist	Yes

Columbus College of Art & Design Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Columbus College of Art & Design.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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Columbus College of Art & Design does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ See a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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Transferring to Columbus College of Art & Design

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Columbus College of Art & Design

Columbus College of Art & Design has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Columbus College of Art & Design Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Columbus College of Art & Design

What does Columbus College of Art & Design consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Recommendation(s)	Very Important
Talent/Ability	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important

Make sure to check with Columbus College of Art & Design for more information on admission factors.

Columbus College of Art & Design 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Columbus College of Art & Design, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Columbus College of Art & Design's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview	–	–	√	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	2	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	3.0	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Other Requirements	√	–	–	portfolio
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Columbus College of Art & Design?

Columbus College of Art & Design has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Columbus College of Art & Design does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2021, 18% of Columbus College of Art & Design's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 74% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

To be most competitive at Columbus College of Art & Design, you should strive to earn between 19 and 26 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 26 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Columbus College of Art & Design's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 26, and three out of four students scored lower than 26 on the ACT.

A 19 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Columbus College of Art & Design students. Only one out of every four students scored below 19.

More Information on Transferring to Columbus College of Art & Design

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Columbus College of Art & Design. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Columbus College of Art & Design during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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Columbus College of Art & Design Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Columbus College of Art & Design?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Columbus College of Art & Design.

Does Columbus College of Art & Design accept transfer credits?

✅ Columbus College of Art & Design accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Columbus College of Art & Design accepts:

• CLEP subject tests

Does Columbus College of Art & Design accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Columbus College of Art & Design accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Columbus College of Art & Design?

✅ Columbus College of Art & Design is not test optional.

What is Columbus College of Art & Design's acceptance rate?

✅ Columbus College of Art & Design has an acceptance rate of 79%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Columbus College of Art & Design?

❌ Columbus College of Art & Design does not offer early decision.

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