Columbus, OH
Roughly 72 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 21 percentage points since 2019, from 93% to 72% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 779 | 723 | 266 | 93% |
| 2020 | 674 | 618 | 223 | 92% |
| 2021 | 730 | 689 | 189 | 94% |
| 2022 | 776 | 706 | 227 | 91% |
| 2023 | 867 | 622 | 192 | 72% |
Fall 2023 applicants
438 of 588 women and 121 of 204 men were admitted.
Policy: Neither required nor recommended
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Not considered |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
| Admission test scores | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Columbus College of Art & Design has an acceptance rate of 72% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 622 of 867 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 72 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
867 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 192 enrolled.
No. Columbus College of Art & Design is test-blind — scores are not considered even if submitted.
The acceptance rate has fallen 21 percentage points since 2019, from 93% to 72% — it has become more selective.