Life at CCS

Art. Design. Detroit

For more than a century, the College has distinguished itself as one of the premier institutions of creative thinking and learning in the world. 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.

Numbers that matter

1,300

students are enrolled at CCS from 40 states and 28 countries and territories

10-to-1

student to faculty ratio brings a well-rounded, global perspective to creative problem-solving

30+

student clubs and organizations

$31,393

the average scholarship/grant package (money from all sources that does not need to be repaid) awarded to new Fall 2024 students

RANKINGS THAT MATTER

Money Americas best colleges 2024 badge

America’s Best Colleges

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Transfer Honor Roll Badge 2024

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Transfer Honor Roll 2024

college rank badge 2024

CollegeRank.net – Best Bachelors of Art & Design

Logo badge indicating the "Best Colleges in Michigan" award

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

Animation Career Review badge

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

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. 

CONSUMER INFORMATION AND DISCLOSURES

24/7 campus security patrols

Access cards used for all dormitory entrance access

24/7 shuttle service between campus locations and off-site housing

Safety escorts to/from vehicles

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.