Columbus College of Art and Design

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$36,500

2021 Average Net Price

$20,726

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.53%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

94.4%

730 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,000

98.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

59.7%

145 Graduates

About

Columbus College of Art and Design is a higher education institution located in Franklin County, OH. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Columbus College of Art and Design were Illustration (46 degrees awarded), Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (44 degrees), and Commercial & Advertising Art (35 degrees).

In 2021, 230 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Columbus College of Art and Design. 70.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (160 degrees), 8.42 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (19 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Columbus College of Art and Design is $36,500, which is $22,000 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools Special Focus Institutions

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Columbus College of Art and Design is $36,500, which is $22,000 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,726.

In 2021, 100% of undergraduate students attending Columbus College of Art and Design received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$36,500

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Columbus College of Art and Design was $36,500. The cost of tuition at Columbus College of Art and Design is $22,000 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Columbus College of Art and Design (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$20,726

2021 Value

25.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Columbus College of Art and Design had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,726. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Columbus College of Art and Design grew by 25.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Columbus College of Art and Design (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,640

Room and Board

$1,742

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Columbus College of Art and Design was of $10,640 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 16.4% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,742. The cost of books and supplies increased by 16.1% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Columbus College of Art and Design (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

100%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

100% of undergraduate students at Columbus College of Art and Design received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 2.04% with respect to 2020, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Columbus College of Art and Design (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.53%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Columbus College of Art and Design was 3.53%, which represents 11 out of the 312 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Columbus College of Art and Design received 730 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 8.31% annual growth. Out of those 730 applicants, 689 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 94.4% acceptance rate.

There were 1,000 students enrolled at Columbus College of Art and Design in 2021.

Columbus College of Art and Design has an overall enrollment yield of 27.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

94.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

689

Accepted Out of 730

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Columbus College of Art and Design was 94.4% (689 admissions from 730 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 91.7%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 8.31%, while admissions grew by 11.5%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Columbus College of Art and Design (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Columbus College of Art and Design had a total enrollment of 1,000 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Columbus College of Art and Design is 985 students and the part-time enrollment is 15. This means that 98.5% of students enrolled at Columbus College of Art and Design are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Columbus College of Art and Design, both undergraduate and graduate, is 66.6% White, 8.3% Black or African American, 7.8% Hispanic or Latino, 6.3% Asian, 5.6% Two or More Races, and 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Columbus College of Art and Design in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.6%), followed by White Male (20.9%) and Black or African American Female (6.24%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (21.7%), followed by White Male (17.4%) and Asian Female (8.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

98.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Columbus College of Art and Design in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,000 students. The full-time enrollment at Columbus College of Art and Design is 985 and the part-time enrollment is 15. This means that 98.5% of students enrolled at Columbus College of Art and Design are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Columbus College of Art and Design (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

82%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Columbus College of Art and Design was 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Columbus College of Art and Design had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Columbus College of Art and Design (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
666 enrolled students
Black or African American
83 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
78 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Columbus College of Art and Design is 66.6% White, 8.3% Black or African American, 7.8% Hispanic or Latino, 6.3% Asian, 5.6% Two or More Races, and 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 96 more women than men received degrees from Columbus College of Art and Design. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Columbus College of Art and Design is white (160 degrees awarded). There were 8.42 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (19 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Columbus College of Art and Design is Illustration (46 degrees awarded), followed by Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (44 degrees) and Commercial & Advertising Art (35 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Columbus College of Art and Design, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (44 degrees awarded) and Visual & Performing Arts (186 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Graphic designers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Columbus College of Art and Design are Graphic designers (91,504 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (81,726 people), Other managers (75,495 people), Other designers (60,812 people), and Postsecondary teachers (54,715 people).

The most specialized majors at Columbus College of Art and Design in 2021 are Communication Technologies (44 degrees awarded) and Visual & Performing Arts (186 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Columbus College of Art and Design are Surgeons, Physicians, Credit analysts, Economists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Columbus College of Art and Design are Communication Technologies (44 degrees awarded) and Visual & Performing Arts (186 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Columbus College of Art and Design are Elementary & secondary schools (172,236 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (120,193 people), Computer Systems Design (70,621 people), Specialized design services (60,823 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (49,981 people).

The most specialized majors at Columbus College of Art and Design are Communication Technologies (44 degrees awarded) and Visual & Performing Arts (186 degrees) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Columbus College of Art and Design.

Most Common (2021)

Illustration
46 degree-majors awarded
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects
44 degree-majors awarded
Commercial & Advertising Art
35 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Columbus College of Art and Design was Illustration with 46 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Columbus College of Art and Design according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

163

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 67 degrees were awarded to men at Columbus College of Art and Design, which is 0.411 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (163).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Columbus College of Art and Design by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 16 degrees were awarded to men at Columbus College of Art and Design in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects, which is 0.571 times less than the 28 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 37 degrees were awarded to men at Columbus College of Art and Design in Illustration, which is 4.11 times more than the 9 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

60%

100% Completion Time

65%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 60% of students graduating from Columbus College of Art and Design completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 65% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 68% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (87.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Columbus College of Art and Design is Female and Asian (87.5% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.45% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
160 degrees awarded
Black or African American
19 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Columbus College of Art and Design is white (160 degrees awarded). There were 8.42 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (19 degrees).

1.74% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
113 degrees awarded
White Male
47 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Columbus College of Art and Design is white female (113 degrees awarded). There were 2.4 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (47 degrees).

Operations

Columbus College of Art and Design has an endowment valued at nearly $18.6M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 258k (1.39%) compared to the 4.56% average return (574k on 12.6M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2021, Columbus College of Art and Design had a total salary expenditure of 22.8M. Columbus College of Art and Design employs 21 Professors, 20 Associate professors and 17 Assistant professors. Most academics at Columbus College of Art and Design are Male Associate professor (13), Female Professor (11), and Male Assistant professor (11).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Columbus College of Art and Design are: Management, with 31 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 17 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 13 employees.

Endowment

$18.6M

2021 Endowment

29.7%

growth from 2020

Columbus College of Art and Design has an endowment valued at about $18.6M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Columbus College of Art and Design grew 29.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.95M higher than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Columbus College of Art and Design (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$12.1M

2021 Salaries

16.8%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Columbus College of Art and Design paid a median of $12.1M in salaries, which represents 53.1% of their overall expenditure ($22.8M) and a 16.8% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.88M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Columbus College of Art and Design paid a total of $3.88M to 58 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

21 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

31 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Columbus College of Art and Design were Professor with 21 employees, Associate professor with 20 employees, and Assistant professor with 17 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Columbus College of Art and Design were Management with 31 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 17 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 13 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Associate professor
Female Professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Columbus College of Art and Design was Male Associate professor with 13 employees, Female Professor with 11 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 11 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Columbus College of Art and Design.