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College for Creative Studies Computer Science Programs

College for Creative Studies is a private not-for-profit institution located in Detroit, MI. A Major City Center offers a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

Where Is College for Creative Studies?

Contact details for CCS can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	201 E Kirby, Detroit, MI 48202
Phone:	3136647400
Website:	www.ccsdetroit.edu/
Admissions:	www.ccsdetroit.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.ccsdetroit.edu/admissions/scholarships-aid/

How Do I Get Into CCS?

You can apply to CCS online at: https://www.ccsdetroit.edu/apply/

CCS is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for CCS

Here’s what CCS considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into CCS?

CCS admits 92%, which makes it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 25% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at CCS vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	260	222	85%
Women	819	770	94%

Can I Afford College for Creative Studies?

The average net price after aid at CCS is $33,342. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$51,950
In-State Fees	$1,400
Out-of-State Tuition	$51,950
Out-of-State Fees	$1,400
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$53,350
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$53,350

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 18% of students at CCS receive some form of financial aid (258 students).

About 90% of students at CCS receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $26,478 per student.

30% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,054.

Student Loan Debt

52% of CCS undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,517 per year.

College for Creative Studies Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 66 students enrolled at CCS. CCS is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,285 undergraduate students at CCS, approximately 32% are male and 68% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of College for Creative Studies undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	75
Black or African American	176
Hispanic	87
White	618
American Indian/Alaska Native	10
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	65
Non-Resident	86

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at CCS break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Michigan	193
Illinois	9
Ohio	8
Florida	3
Maryland	3

Additionally, approximately 6.7% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

College for Creative Studies Graduate Student Diversity

60 of CCS’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at CCS, approximately 68% are male and 32% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of College for Creative Studies graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	5
Hispanic	1
White	9
Non-Resident	41

Online Learning at College for Creative Studies

CCS provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

550 undergraduate students at CCS took at least one online class — of those, 18 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 9 students took at least one online class. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at College for Creative Studies

Below are the computer science programs are offered at CCS, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer Software and Media Applications	25	—	—	25

Academic Programs at College for Creative Studies

CCS offers 7 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

CCS maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.