Art. Design. Detroit
CCS has been a leader in art and design education for 120 years, encouraging students to take risks and push their creative boundaries to unlock their confidence. Our engaged faculty and state-of-the-art facilities will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need for a successful career at companies, galleries, museums and studios around the world.
1,200+
students are enrolled at CCS from 32 states and 32 countries and territories
10-to-1
student to faculty ratio brings a well-rounded, global perspective to creative problem-solving
40+
Student organizations and clubs
FACILITIES
CCS has some of the best facilities for all students to use including 24 studio spaces, industry-level technology and equipment, a state-of-the-art foundry, shops and material libraries
A CREATIVE COMMUNITY
RANKINGS THAT MATTER
America’s Best Colleges
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Transfer Honor Roll 2024
CollegeRank.net – Best Bachelors of Art & Design
Intellegence.com Best Colleges in Michigan
Niche – Safest college campuses in America
College Factual – Best Quality – Best Design & Applied
Art Schools
UNESCO City of Design
Military Friendly School
Top 20 Game Design School
ART AND DESIGN LECTURE SERIES OPEN TO STUDENTS AND THE PUBLIC
CCS invites prominent fine arts and ensign professionals to speak at our distinct lecture series.
Toyota Lecture Series on Design
Woodward Lecture Series
Valade Speaker Series
Alumni Lecture Series
STUDENT LIFE
WITH SO MUCH TO
OFFER, WHY GO
ANYWHERE ELSE?
Industry Showcase Days
The Office of Partnerships hosts career events throughout the year, including on-campus recruiting, panels and roundtable discussions, professional portfolio reviews and company information sessions
Study Abroad
Student Exchanges – Qualified students may study up to 18 credit hours at international institutions to transfer back to CCS.
Qualified students work in places like Florence, Italy and the Netherlands with well-known artists and designers, visit studios and museums and immerse themselves in local art and culture for three undergraduate credits.
Through the College’s affiliation with the Association of Independent Colleges of Art & Design (AICAD), juniors or first-semester seniors who meet the GPA requirement have the opportunity to spend a semester (usually fall or winter) studying at another member institution in the U.S. or abroad.
CAMPUS SAFETY AND SECURITY
CCS boasts an impressive and long-standing safety record. Your safety is one of our greatest priorities and we take pride in being considered one of the safest college campuses in Michigan.
24/7 campus security patrols
Access cards used for all dormitory entrance access
24/7 shuttle service between campus locations and off-site housing
closed-circuit camera monitoring system throughout campus
Dedicated parking structures manned by security personnel
Emergency notification system
ADVENTURE AWAITS
CCS is located inside Detroit’s midtown area. You’ll find yourself just steps away from iconic places like the Motown Museum and the Detroit Institute of Arts – one of the Country’s largest museums, in addition to being immersed in a tight-knit artists’ community. Experience all that the CCS campus and city of Detroit have to offer.
