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Colleges / Columbus College of Art & Design

Columbus College of Art & Design

Columbus, OH 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate79%
Acceptance Rate79%

Columbus College Of Art And Design Admissions

If you are thinking about applying to Columbus College Of Art And Design, the fee for the application costs $50.

Columbus College Of Art And Design Admissions Stats at a Glance

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

Columbus College Of Art And Design 2022 Admissions Statistics
Admissions Test Policy Not optional and are considered
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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How To Get Into Columbus College of Art & Design

It is moderately difficult to get into Columbus College Of Art And Design. Columbus College Of Art And Design evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2021, Columbus College Of Art And Design accepted 79% of all applicants, about 485 of the 612 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Columbus College Of Art And Design, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Columbus College of Art & Design

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Columbus College Of Art And Design

Columbus College Of Art And Design has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Columbus College Of Art And Design Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating 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 put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Columbus College Of Art And Design

What does Columbus College Of Art And 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
Academic GPA Very Important
Recommendation(s) Very Important
Talent/Ability Very Important

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

Columbus College Of Art And Design Application Requirements

To apply to Columbus College Of Art And Design, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Columbus College Of Art And 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

GPA and Testing


What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Columbus College Of Art And Design?

Columbus College Of Art And 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 And Design considers standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

Columbus College Of Art And Design is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2017, 18% of Columbus College Of Art And Design's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 74% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Columbus College Of Art And Design?

What is a Good ACT Score for Columbus College Of Art And Design?

To be most competitive at Columbus College Of Art And 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 And 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 And Design students. Only one out of every four students scored below 19.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

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 And Design. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Columbus College Of Art And Design during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term


Columbus College Of Art And Design Admissions FAQs


Can I defer my acceptance to Columbus College Of Art And Design?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Columbus College Of Art And Design.

Does Columbus College Of Art And Design accept transfer credits?

✅ Columbus College Of Art And Design accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Columbus College Of Art And Design accepts:

• CLEP subject tests

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

✅ Columbus College Of Art And Design accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Columbus College Of Art And Design?

✅ Columbus College Of Art And Design is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.

What is Columbus College Of Art And Design's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Columbus College Of Art And Design is 79%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Columbus College Of Art And Design?

❌ Columbus College Of Art And Design does not offer early decision.

Want To Learn More About Columbus College Of Art And Design?

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Columbus College Of Art And Design Admissions Requirements

Admission Difficulty

Somewhat Selective

79%

How hard is it to get into Columbus College Of Art And Design? Columbus College Of Art And Design is a somewhat selective institution. The Columbus College Of Art And Design acceptance rate is 79%. This means that the institution accepts 79 out of every 100 applicants.

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Columbus College Of Art And Design Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Columbus College Of Art And Design is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Columbus College Of Art And Design is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Columbus College Of Art And Design ACT Scores

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ACT Range

19 - 26

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

ACT Score

Estimated Chance

26 and Above

Good

19 to 26

Avg

19 and Less

Low

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Columbus College Of Art And Design SAT Scores

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Columbus College Of Art And Design GPA

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Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

1,095

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

79%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$37,370

Out-of-State

$37,370

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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