Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $66,014. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $53,350 |
| Housing & meals | $11,040 |
| Books & supplies | $2,154 |
| Personal & travel | $3,316 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,846 |
| Total cost of attendance | $66,014 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
CCS net price compared with other Michigan colleges
CCS has the 47th-lowest average net price of 48 Michigan colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | Cleary University | $22,143 | 41% | $54,186 |
| 41 | Calvin University | $22,992 | 74% | $58,375 |
| 42 | Adrian College | $25,368 | 48% | $55,504 |
| 43 | Hope College | $27,182 | 80% | $58,427 |
| 44 | Northwood University | $27,232 | 63% | $63,075 |
| 45 | Concordia University Ann Arbor | $32,811 | 48% | $56,075 |
| 46 | Lawrence Technological University | $32,918 | 61% | $69,151 |
| 47 | College for Creative Studies | $34,617 | 71% | $44,860 |
| 48 | Kettering University | $34,660 | 71% | $94,823 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Michigan colleges →
Why CCS costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College for Creative Studies | 92% | $34,617 | 71% | $44,860 | This school |
| Aquinas College | 90% | $16,626 | 65% | $49,584 | |
| Andrews University | 82% | $12,547 | 72% | $53,187 | |
| Kettering University | 79% | $34,660 | 71% | $94,823 | |
| Sacred Heart Major Seminary | 100% | $11,916 | 67% | $49,295 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
College for Creative Studies would cost you $17,991 more per year than Aquinas College, on average.
- Higher sticker price at College for Creative Studies, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$13,132).
- Aquinas College gives aided families $3,629 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Michigan resident | CCS | AQ | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $53,350 | $40,218 | +$13,132 |
| Books & supplies | $2,154 | $2,098 | +$56 |
| Housing & meals | $11,040 | $10,994 | +$46 |
| Personal & travel | $3,316 | $2,098 | +$1,218 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,846 | −$3,756 | −$90 |
| Sticker price | $66,014 | $51,652 | +$14,362 |
| Average grants | −$31,397 | −$35,026 | +$3,629 |
| You pay | $34,617 | $16,626 | +$17,991 |
“+” means CCS costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
CCS cost questions
How much is tuition at CCS?
Tuition and fees are $53,350 a year.
What is the total cost of attending CCS?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $66,014 a year.
What do families actually pay at CCS?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $34,617 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $30,267; $48–75k pay $33,647; $110k+ pay $38,580.
How much debt do CCS graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $19,000, and 5.4% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to College for Creative Studies overview