Columbus College of Art & Design
Columbus, Ohio · Private
Columbus College of Art & Design admitted 72% of 867 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores aren’t required. 61% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Columbus College of Art & Design’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application fee is $50, and Columbus College of Art & Design accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Columbus College of Art & Design’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $57,068 a year. After grants, students paid $30,900 on average.
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Quick answers
What is Columbus College of Art & Design’s acceptance rate?
Columbus College of Art & Design admitted 72% of applicants: 622 of 867 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Columbus College of Art & Design’s application deadline?
Columbus College of Art & Design uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.
How much is Columbus College of Art & Design’s application fee?
The application fee is $50 for 2026–27, and Columbus College of Art & Design accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Does Columbus College of Art & Design have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Columbus College of Art & Design asks 4 questions of its own on top of the main essay (optional. if you write one, answer one of four, up to 500 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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