Cost of CCS
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $69,614 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $55,460 |
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| Housing and food (on campus) | $16,143 |
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| Books and supplies | $2,774 |
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| Average net price after aid | $32,332 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $26,496 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $23,197 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $26,155 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $34,686 |
| $110,001+ | $41,858 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with CCS's net price calculator ↗.
Majors and programs at CCS
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (9)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 124 | $70,417 | $25,000 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 52 | $55,969 | $25,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 156 | $41,406 | $25,000 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 47 | $30,289 | $25,000 |
| Graphic Communications | 133 | $27,977 | $25,000 |
| Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry | 18 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 22 | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 4 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
Certificate programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 10 | — | — |
Master's degree programs (5)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Design and Applied Arts | 24 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 19 | — | — |
| Human Computer Interaction | 15 | — | — |
| Materials Sciences | — | — | — |
| Systems Science and Theory | 3 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Michigan
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
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| Andrews University | Berrien Springs | $29,164 | 82% | $59,582 |
| Kettering University | Flint | $29,797 | 79% | $96,136 |
| Cornerstone University | Grand Rapids | $18,028 | 78% | $52,119 |
| Albion College | Albion | $14,673 | 81% | $64,083 |
| Kalamazoo College | Kalamazoo | $20,784 | 75% | $66,766 |
| Alma College | Alma | $24,918 | 57% | $59,874 |
| Aquinas College | Grand Rapids | $19,678 | 90% | $53,667 |
| Spring Arbor University | Spring Arbor | $19,227 | 52% | $56,715 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is CCS's acceptance rate?
College for Creative Studies admits 92% of applicants.
How much does CCS cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $69,614 a year (tuition and fees: $55,460). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $32,332 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $26,496.
How much do CCS graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $54,082 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 33rd of 43 similar colleges in Michigan. The best-paid bachelor's program is drafting/design engineering technologies/technicians ($70,417 a year after graduation).
What is CCS's graduation rate?
55% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 82% of first-year students return for a second year.