Covering Innovation & Inequality in Education
This year at Columbus College of Art & Design, we project that on average students will pay $33,819, while the advertised price of attendance is $60,228. That’s a difference of $26,409.
| Year | Net in-state price at Columbus College of Art & Design | In-state sticker price at Columbus College of Art & Design |
|---|---|---|
| 25-26 | $33,819 | $60,228 |
| 24-25 | $32,920 | $58,627 |
| 23-24 | $32,044 | $57,068 |
| 22-23 | $30,900 | $55,030 |
| 21-22 | $29,238 | $54,578 |
| 20-21 | $20,726 | $51,638 |
| 19-20 | $27,847 | $51,274 |
| 18-19 | $28,470 | $49,834 |
| 17-18 | $25,884 | $49,110 |
| 16-17 | $25,397 | $47,330 |
| 15-16 | $23,486 | $46,400 |
| 14-15 | $26,056 | $42,670 |
| 13-14 | $25,945 | $42,430 |
How much a student actually pays usually depends, at least in part, on their family's household income. At Columbus College of Art & Design this year, we project students with incomes over $110K will pay around $37,992, while students with incomes below $30K will pay around $24,277. That's a difference of $13,715.
| Income bracket | Projected net price at Columbus College of Art & Design |
|---|---|
| <$30K | $24,277 |
| $30K-$48K | $33,220 |
| $48K-$75K | $33,936 |
| $75K-$110K | $36,548 |
| >$110K | $37,992 |
A school’s graduation rate can indicate how likely a student is to complete their degree. At Columbus College of Art & Design, over the last five years 61% of students earned their bachelor’s degree within six years of enrolling.
Students from different demographic backgrounds often graduate at different rates, so it can be helpful to look beyond the overall graduation rate. This chart shows how students of different races and ethnicities fare earning their degrees at Columbus College of Art & Design.
| Demographic category | Graduation rate at Columbus College of Art & Design | National average |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 67% | 31% |
| Asian | 73% | 45% |
| Black | 48% | 34% |
| Hispanic | 57% | 41% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 28% | |
| White | 65% | 50% |
| Multiple races | 52% | 37% |
| Unknown race | 41% | 37% |
The size and demographic makeup of a school’s student body can have a large impact on a student’s experience. Columbus College of Art & Design has 996 students, which puts it in the {SIZE_PERCENTILE} percentile of private, 4-year schools.
About 70% of students are female.
And about 66% of students are white.