by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find the current tuition and fees at Columbus College of Art & Design, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Columbus College of Art & Design came in at $40,825 each year for undergraduates. There is no in-state discount at this school.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,825 |
| Fees | $0 |
| Total | $40,825 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much would Columbus College of Art & Design cost if you attend part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To put that price in context, here is how Columbus College of Art & Design costs compare against other schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In OH | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Columbus College of Art & Design sits above the national average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Review the Columbus College of Art & Design Financial Aid page for details.
The table below shows how tuition at Columbus College of Art & Design has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $36,500 |
| Two Years Ago | $37,650 |
| One Year Ago | $39,150 |
| Most Recent Year | $40,825 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at CCAD has trended over the reported years.
From the prior year, tuition increased 4.3%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $42,571 for the coming year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 2.99%, putting next year’s cost near $42,047.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $42,047 |
| In 2 Years | $43,305 |
| In 3 Years | $44,601 |
| In 4 Years | $45,936 |
| In 5 Years | $47,311 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $175,889.
Tuition is just the starting figure — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Columbus College of Art & Design, visit the Columbus College of Art & Design Financial Aid page.
