The Modern College of Design

The Modern College of Design is a private school in an suburban setting in Kettering, Ohio. The Modern College of Design was founded in 1983 and now enrolls around 190 students a year, including 190 undergrads.

For each full-time student, The Modern College of Design spends about $4,246.

2021 The Modern College of Design Admissions Facts At-a Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	91%
Average GPA	3.1
Tuition	$29,109

The Modern College of Design Regular Decision Deadline 2022

Early Admission at The Modern College of Design

The Modern College of Design does not offer early decision or early action.

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The Modern College of Design Acceptance Rate 2021

It is not competitive to get into The Modern College of Design. The acceptance rate at The Modern College of Design is 91%. Last year, 313 students applied to The Modern College of Design and 286 were admitted.

The Modern College of Design Waitlist

The Modern College of Design reports that no students were waitlisted or admitted off the waitlist in 2021.

How Do I Get Into The Modern College of Design?

The Modern College of Design is considered not competitive to get into. Every admissions committee has a different way of evaulating applicants, but most look at a combination of grades, test scoes, activities, as well as essays and recommendations. To apply to The Modern College of Design, applicants must submit the following items.

The Modern College of Design Application Requirements

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for some	Details (if any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement			√
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.0
Interview	√
Letter(s) of Recommendation			2
Transcript of High School Record	√

GPA and Test Scores for The Modern College of Design

Admitted students have an average high school GPA of 3.1 out of 4.0.

Visit the Admissions tab above for more on how to apply to The Modern College of Design.

Is The Modern College of Design Test Optional?

The Modern College of 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.

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Does The Modern College of Design Have Student Housing?

The Modern College of Design does not offer on-campus housing for students. Students must commute from home or find their own housing.

The Modern College of Design students are active in the school's Student Senate, Eikon Collective (Fellowship Club) and Photography Club. Halloween Party, Fall Picnic, and and Whimsical Windows Community Outreach Event are a few of the events that the campus rallies behind each year.

Click the Student Life tab above to learn more about the student body and campus life at The Modern College of Design.

Financial Aid at The Modern College of Design

The Modern College of Design meets 33% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend The Modern College of Design full-time are awarded $4,246 a year in financial aid, on average.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-serve basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Is The Modern College of Design a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience.

Retention, graduation rates, and job placement statistics can help you understand how satisfied students are with their school experience, and how effectively an institution prepares students for careers.

Retention and Graduation Rates at The Modern College of Design

About 92% of students who start at The Modern College of Design come back for their second year of college.

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes and Student Debt

Job placement rates after graduation, average starting salaries, and the debt students graduate with can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. Within six months of graduating, 58% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Recent grads have an average starting salary of $34,350 a year.

Based on this information, how does The Modern College of Design sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is The Modern College of Design a good school for you?

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Where is The Modern College of Design?

The Modern College of Design is located in the suburban setting of Kettering, Ohio, less than an hour from Columbus.

If you want to see The Modern College of Design for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 75 to Kettering, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Dayton International.

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