Columbus College of Art & Design
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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Columbus College of Art & Design, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

77
%
Acceptance rate
Test Blind
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Columbus College of Art & Design?

77%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Columbus Art & Design accepted 77% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 612 people applied and 560 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
346 / 421 (82%)
Men
139 / 191 (73%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Columbus College of Art & Design:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

40%
Enrollment of those accepted
High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 40% ended up enrolling at Columbus College of Art & Design, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Columbus College of Art & Design by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Columbus Art & Design considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Talent/Ability

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Columbus College of Art & Design?

Test Blind
Testing

Grades

Columbus Art & Design is Test Blind. This means the school does consider test scores when making admission decisions, even if they are submitted.

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