Why CCS?
At CCS, you’re not just coming to a college. You’re joining a creative community.
From painting murals to industry-leading studios, life in the city serves as inspiration for your work and an extension of your classroom.
Your success at CCS is at the heart of everything we do.
Both during your time here and in your future career, your success is important to us every step of the way.
200+ Companies visit every year
CCS has formed strategic relationships with partners across the world, inviting industry partners to engage with students through industry day visits, portfolio reviews, sponsored studios and internships
Real-World Experience
CCS is known for its career-focused approach. With more than 120 years of industry connections, CCS is uniquely positioned to prepare graduates for successful careers in creative industries
80% Undergraduate Job Placement Rate
Outcomes represent alumni who completed their degree program 1–1.5 years after graduation with an 87% knowledge rate
91% Graduate Job Placement Rate
Outcomes represent alumni who completed their degree program 1–1.5 years after graduation with an 97% knowledge rate
Don't just take it from us, hear what our students have to say.
Unfiltered and unscripted. Real stories from real students on finding their community, embracing their creativity, and turning their passion into real world impact.
Industry Connections
Research projects are highly conceptual and allow students the opportunity to participate in creative, research-based assignments within real-world design parameters. Our corporate partners commit design and technical staff to students by providing guidance, expertise and feedback. Organizations financially sponsor conceptual design projects for CCS students and encourage inventive and unique design concepts.
Detroit-Based Eyewear Brand GODNII Taps Into CCS Graduate Color & Materials Students For New Eyewear Collection
CCS Student Penny Livingston Wins 2025 Pine Knob Music Theatre Poster Competition
CCS Student Eli Archer Wins 2025 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix Presented by Lear Poster Competition
CCS Showcases Alumni Work at Michigan Central Station’s Detroit Marche
CCS Students Gain Real Studio Experience with Nickelodeon
CCS Fashion Department Celebrates Ten Years with Annual Runway Presentation Honoring Detroit
Fall 2025 Sponsored Projects at the College for Creative Studies
Detroit Must Be The Place
A premium investment in YOU. In 2026, the average scholarship and grant package for new students was $36,607. We’re here to help you unlock your potential without gatekeeping.
A Day in the Life as a CCS Student
From group critiques, and walking to class, to downtown coffee runs and studying abroad. See what it’s really like to live your life at CCS.
Detroit
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Launch your Career
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#CCSxDET
Get an insider’s look at Detroit. Follow our students as they share their favorite local spots. Whether you’re searching for the best thrifting, quick bites, live music, or an afternoon in the park, discover what a Saturday in the city might look like.
Detroit Month of Design
Every September, the festival brings design to life across the city. The 2026 calendar showcases how Detroit designers innovate to solve problems, build resilience, and move the needle on what’s possible.