More selective than 64% of Ohio colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose CCAD over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
We don't have CCAD's Common Data Set yet, the college's own report of what it weighs in admissions, early decision and waitlist numbers. Work at CCAD or have its file? Send it to us.
CCAD admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 68% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 72% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is CCAD compared with other Ohio colleges?
CCAD has the 23rd-lowest acceptance rate of 62 Ohio colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Cleveland Institute of Art | 61% | 58% | $29,208 |
| 20 | Cedarville University | 65% | 73% | $24,468 |
| 21 | University of Dayton | 65% | 80% | $29,533 |
| 22 | Bluffton University | 67% | 53% | $19,943 |
| 23 | Columbus College of Art & Design | 68% | 56% | $29,439 |
| 24 | Capital University | 70% | 60% | $22,576 |
| 25 | Lake Erie College | 70% | 38% | $20,961 |
| 26 | Walsh University | 71% | 59% | $20,493 |
| 27 | Wittenberg University | 72% | 53% | $18,649 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Ohio colleges →
Who enrolls at CCAD
College Scorecard; IPEDS
CCAD admissions questions
What is the CCAD acceptance rate?
Columbus College of Art & Design accepts 68% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 622 of 867 applicants were admitted.
Does CCAD require the SAT or ACT?
Columbus College of Art & Design does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at CCAD?
31% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (192 of 622).
Is CCAD getting harder to get into?
Columbus College of Art & Design accepted 68% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 72% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Columbus College of Art & Design overview