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College for Creative Studies

College for Creative Studies
201 E. Kirby
Detroit, MI 48202-4034

Official telephone: (313) 664-7400
Fax number: (313) 872-2739
Website: https://www.collegeforcreativestudies.edu/
Screen last updated on: September 2025

The admissions information below is valid for the 2025 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 313 664-7425
313 664-7622 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
School has early action program: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report not considered
  • class rank very important
  • recommendations not considered
  • standardized test scores not considered
  • essay not considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability very important
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.38

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 1,079
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 992
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 17%

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