Columbus College of Art & Design's published cost of attendance is $54,443. Net price by income band reflects the institution's need-based aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $24,204, middle-income families pay around $27,534, and higher-income families pay approximately $33,114.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $54,443 |
| Tuition and Fees | $40,825 |
| Room and Board | $11,450 |
| Books and Supplies | $5,050 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$25,004 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $29,439 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $24,204 |
| $30–48k | $27,218 |
| $48–75k | $27,534 |
| $75–110k | $29,717 |
| $110k+ | $33,114 |
Columbus College of Art & Design's published cost of attendance is $54,443. Net price by income band reflects the institution's need-based aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $24,204, middle-income families pay around $27,534, and higher-income families pay approximately $33,114. Azimuth ranks Columbus College of Art & Design #1294 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Columbus College of Art & Design participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, alongside institutional aid. Families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility and aid packages. The college's affordability rank reflects both the headline sticker price and the debt load graduates carry: net price and sticker price can differ substantially, and understanding that gap is essential when comparing institutions. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $55,612; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $41,994, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Columbus College of Art & Design earn median 4-year earnings of $41,994, placing Columbus College of Art & Design in the 1.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Columbus College of Art & Design sits in the 5.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Columbus College of Art & Design #1395 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Columbus College of Art & Design's concentrated focus on visual and performing arts. Design and Applied Arts is the largest program with 123 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $48,204, performing at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The Graphic Communications program graduates 44 students earning $33,389, and the The Film/Video and The Photographic Arts program graduates 18 students earning $43,661. These programs anchor Columbus College of Art & Design's degree output and shape the institution's overall earnings profile, with outcomes reflecting both the creative-industry labor market and the scale of each program's graduate cohort.
