College for Creative Studies

Overview

Art and design college with liberal arts foundations supporting creative practice and cultural literacy.

Location: Detroit, Wayne County, MI
Founded: 1906
Sector: Private 4-Year
IPEDS Unit ID: Pending import

Academic Profile

Carnegie Classification

Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design

Institution Type

Independent bachelor's degree institution

General Education

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Transfer Information

College for Creative Studies maintains transfer partnerships with Michigan community colleges; confirm MTA acceptance with the registrar.

Transfer-in rate: 21%

Primary transfer partners

Regional community colleges

MTA Information

MTA participation not confirmed

Verify MTA credit acceptance with the registrar before planning a transfer pathway.

Enrollment Data

Current headcount

1,450

↑ 36 vs. prior year (mock)

Year	Total	Undergraduate	Graduate	Full-time
2020	1,594	1,164	430	1,164
2021	1,558	1,137	421	1,137
2022	1,522	1,111	411	1,111
2023	1,486	1,085	401	1,085
2024	1,450	1,059	392	1,059

Source: mock · Structured for future IPEDS import

Graduation Data

4-year graduation rate: 56%
6-year graduation rate: 55%
Data source: mock