College for Creative Studies

College for Creative Studies is not difficult to get into. Around 49% of applicants get into College for Creative Studies each year. Out of 1,622 applications received in 2023, 798 students were offered admission.

If you are considering submitting an application to College for Creative Studies, the regular decision application deadline is August 1 and there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Students who submit their applications to College for Creative Studies for the fall semester should hear back from College for Creative Studies by September 1.

College for Creative Studies Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of College for Creative Studies's admissions stats.

College for Creative Studies 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.4
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Waitlist	Yes

College for Creative Studies Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for College for Creative Studies.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	December 1	December 1
Regular Decision	Yes	8 1	September 1

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Want to Apply Early to College for Creative Studies?

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College for Creative Studies does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is December 1. College for Creative Studies will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 1.

Some students apply early to college to boost their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of acceptance, since it is a way to show that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Find a list of some top colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on College for Creative Studies Admissions

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How To Get Into College for Creative Studies

College for Creative Studies is a not difficult school to get into. College for Creative Studies evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2022, College for Creative Studies accepted 49% of students, around 798 from 1,622 applicants.

Schools that are not difficult to get into, like College for Creative Studies, accept up to 95% of applicants. Most admitted students scored at most a 1010 on the SAT and a 19 on the ACT.

For applicants who are non-residents, getting into College for Creative Studies is not difficult.

Transferring to College for Creative Studies

Transfer student admissions is not difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to College for Creative Studies

College for Creative Studies has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does College for Creative Studies Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at College for Creative Studies

What does College for Creative Studies consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Talent/Ability	Very Important
Academic GPA	Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered

Make sure to check with College for Creative Studies for more information on admission factors.

College for Creative Studies 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to College for Creative Studies, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with College for Creative Studies's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	2.5	–	–
Other Requirements	√	–	–	portfolio
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into College for Creative Studies?

Students admitted to College for Creative Studies have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

College for Creative Studies is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to College for Creative Studies

For transfer students, it is not difficult to get admitted to College for Creative Studies.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is August 1. Applicants should hear back by September 1.

Transfer students can enroll in College for Creative Studies during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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College for Creative Studies Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to College for Creative Studies?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to College for Creative Studies.

Does College for Creative Studies accept transfer credits?

✅ College for Creative Studies accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does College for Creative Studies accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ College for Creative Studies accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to College for Creative Studies?

✅ College for Creative Studies is not test optional.

What is College for Creative Studies's acceptance rate?

✅ College for Creative Studies has an acceptance rate of 49%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at College for Creative Studies?

❌ College for Creative Studies does not offer early decision.

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