Tuition & Fees
CCS offers millions in financial assistance to help reduce the actual cost of tuition – on average by 50%. It’s important to determine your actual cost vs. making a decision based on the sticker price alone.
CCS is a solid investment in yourself and your future.
Our project-based learning, faculty, facilities and rigorous creative and industry-aware curriculum emphasizes innovation. Our graduates use creativity to solve problems, launch products and influence the world. We are committed to helping you fund your education by offering competitive financial aid offers and scholarship opportunities from the day you begin your studies until you graduate.
Estimating your Cost
Once you are admitted and we have your FAFSA submission, our Financial Aid Office will provide you with the details of your CCS Merit, CCS Need-based and any CCS additional awards offered in addition to the Federal and State grants and aid you are eligible for. This detail will ensure you get a clear understanding of your specific cost to attend CCS. Included in that information is a helpful budgeting worksheet to help you with your calculations.
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Sticker Price
The sticker price is the total cost of tuition and fees before
any financial aid is applied. This includes full-time undergraduate tuition, plus additional expenses.
2026-2027 Undergraduate Tuition
$55,950
– B
Subtract any scholarships, loans, grants
or additional financial assistance
The average scholarship/grant package (money from all sources that does not need to be repaid) awarded to new Fall 2026 students is $36,607.
2026-2027 Average Scholarship/Grant Package
from all sources
– $36,607
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Net Cost—What you actually pay
The net cost is the amount a student actually pays after subtracting grants, scholarships, and other financial aid. Based on the average total scholarships and grants awarded for Fall 2026, students paid $19,343 in tuition on average.
CCS offers merit-based scholarships and need-based tuition grants, which can lower your total cost.
External scholarships and federal/state aid (like Pell Grants and the Michigan Achievement Scholarship) also reduce costs.
Work-study programs and payment plans can help you manage your college expenses.
2026-2027 Average Tuition Cost
=$19,343
Housing & Meal Plans
Find helpful insights into everything from selecting a room and understanding housing policies to what to bring, how to prepare, and what life is really like in CCS residences. This resource is designed to give you confidence as you plan your on-campus or off-campus experience.
Housing
$4,270 – $4,965 per semester
On-Campus housing options are available to full-time students. CCS offers loft-style units (Taubman Center) and apartment-style units (Art Centre Building). Taubman Center housing requires students to have a meal plan.*
Meal Plans
$2,175 – $4,350 per academic year
Meal plans are required for Taubman residents and are optional for ACB residents. The contract is for the academic school year and cannot be canceled once students move in.
Tools to Help You Understand Your Costs
Financial Aid Workbooks
Net Price Calculator
2026-2027 Cost of Attendance
CCS is committed to helping students finance their education by offering competitive financial aid packages and scholarship opportunities.
US students and families filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are encouraged to review your comprehensive financial aid offer from CCS before assuming your actual out of pocket cost. More information about FAFSA. All admitted students are automatically reviewed for merit-based scholarships. Scholarship or award offers are delivered with admission decision letters.
Tuition
Fees
The average scholarship/grant package (money from all sources that is not repaid) awarded to incoming students for the 2026-2027 academic year was $36,607. In addition, students who file the FAFSA, qualify for student loans and parents may apply for PLUS loans.
The following tables provide the Average Net Cost and we encourage you to calculate your specific estimated net cost to attend CCS with our Net Price Calculator.
Undergraduate Dependent Students: With Parent
| Expense | Cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| Tuition | 55,950.00 |
| Fees | 1,400.00 |
| Resource Fee | 1,180.00 |
| Registration Fee | 200.00 |
| Accident Insurance | 20.00 |
| Housing | 4,059.00 |
| Food | 3,226.00 |
| Transportation | 4,203.00 |
| Books / Course Materials / Supplies / Equipment | 2,942.00 |
| Personal | 3,060.00 |
| Loan Fees | 71.00 |
| Tuition Insurance* | 356.00 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | 75,267.00 |
Undergraduate Dependent Students: On Campus
| Expense | Cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| Tuition | 55,950.00 |
| Fees | 1,400.00 |
| Resource Fee | 1,180.00 |
| Registration Fee | 200.00 |
| Accident Insurance | 20.00 |
| Housing | 8,989.00 |
| Food | 7,728.00 |
| Transportation | 1,323.00 |
| Books / Course Materials / Supplies / Equipment | 2,942.00 |
| Personal | 1,665.00 |
| Loan Fees | 71.00 |
| Tuition Insurance* | 356.00 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | 80,424.00 |
Undergraduate Dependent Students: Off Campus
| Expense | Cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| Tuition | 55,950.00 |
| Fees | 1,400.00 |
| Resource Fee | 1,180.00 |
| Registration Fee | 200.00 |
| Accident Insurance | 20.00 |
| Housing | 10,440.00 |
| Food | 3,226.00 |
| Transportation | 4,203.00 |
| Books / Course Materials / Supplies / Equipment | 2,942.00 |
| Personal | 3,060.00 |
| Loan Fees | 71.00 |
| Tuition Insurance* | 356.00 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | 81,648.00 |
**Tuition Insurance can be opted out of prior to each semester. To opt out or review the plan, please visit, https://www.tuitionprotection.com/collegeforcreativestudies.
Federal Student Loans, private student loans, parent PLUS loans, work study, and personal funds can be used to cover the Average Net Direct/Indirect Cost.
NOTE: Per credit tuition is $1,865 for Undergraduates. The Undergraduate tuition of $55,950 is based on full-time status (12 to 18 credits per semester) for Fall & Winter of the 2026-2027 academic year (two semesters/nine months).
The average scholarship/grant package (money from all sources that is not repaid) awarded to incoming students for the 2026-2027 academic year was $36,607*. In addition, students who file the FAFSA, qualify for student loans and parents may apply for PLUS loans.
The following tables provide the Average Net Cost and we encourage you to calculate your specific estimated net cost to attend CCS with our Net Price Calculator.
Undergraduate Independent Students: With Parent
| Expense | Cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| Tuition | 55,950.00 |
| Fees | 1,400.00 |
| Resource Fee | 1,180.00 |
| Registration Fee | 200.00 |
| Accident Insurance | 20.00 |
| Housing | 4,439.00 |
| Food | 3,226.00 |
| Transportation | 3,204.00 |
| Books / Course Materials / Supplies / Equipment | 2,942.00 |
| Personal | 3,944.00 |
| Loan Fees | 118.00 |
| Tuition Insurance* | 356.00 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | 75,579.00 |
Undergraduate Independent Students: On Campus
| Expense | Cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| Tuition | 55,950.00 |
| Fees | 1,400.00 |
| Resource Fee | 1,180.00 |
| Registration Fee | 200.00 |
| Accident Insurance | 20.00 |
| Housing | 8,989.00 |
| Food | 7,728.00 |
| Transportation | 1,323.00 |
| Books / Course Materials / Supplies / Equipment | 2,942.00 |
| Personal | 2,228.00 |
| Loan Fees | 118.00 |
| Tuition Insurance* | 356.00 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | 81,034.00 |
Undergraduate Independent Students: Off Campus
| Expense | Cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| Tuition | 55,950.00 |
| Fees | 1,400.00 |
| Resource Fee | 1,180.00 |
| Registration Fee | 200.00 |
| Accident Insurance | 20.00 |
| Housing | 17,757.00 |
| Food | 3,226.00 |
| Transportation | 3,204.00 |
| Books / Course Materials / Supplies / Equipment | 2,942.00 |
| Personal | 2,720.00 |
| Loan Fees | 118.00 |
| Tuition Insurance* | 356.00 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | 87,673.00 |
*Tuition Insurance can be opted out of prior to each semester. To opt out or review the plan, please visit, https://www.tuitionprotection.com/collegeforcreativestudies.
Federal Student Loans, private student loans, parent PLUS loans, work study, and personal funds can be used to cover the Average Net Direct/Indirect Cost.
NOTE: Per credit tuition is $1,865 for Undergraduates. The Undergraduate tuition of $55,950 is based on full-time status (12 to 18 credits per semester) for Fall & Winter of the 2026-2027 academic year (two semesters/nine months).
The average scholarship/grant package (money from all sources that is not repaid) awarded to incoming students for the 2023-2024 academic year was $21,543.*
Per credit tuition is $1,865 for Undergraduates. The Undergraduate tuition of $55,950 is based on full-time status (12 to 18 credits per semester) for Fall & Winter of the 2026-2027 academic year (two semesters/nine months).
International Undergraduate Students: With Parent
| Expense | Cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| Tuition | 55,950.00 |
| Fees | 1,400.00 |
| Resource Fee | 1,180.00 |
| Registration Fee | 200.00 |
| Accident Insurance | 20.00 |
| Housing | 4,059.00 |
| Food | 3,226.00 |
| Transportation | 3,203.00 |
| Books / Course Materials / Supplies / Equipment | 2,942.00 |
| Personal Health Insurance | 1,311.00 |
| Orientation | 200.00 |
| Personal | 3,060.00 |
| Loan Fees | 0 |
| Tuition Insurance** | 356.00 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | 76,707.00 |
International Undergraduate Students: On Campus
| Expense | Cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| Tuition | 55,950.00 |
| Fees | 1,400.00 |
| Resource Fee | 1,180.00 |
| Registration Fee | 200.00 |
| Accident Insurance | 20.00 |
| Housing | 8,989.00 |
| Food | 7,728.00 |
| Transportation | 1,323.00 |
| Books / Course Materials / Supplies / Equipment | 2,942.00 |
| Personal Health Insurance | 1,311.00 |
| Orientation | 200.00 |
| Personal | 1,665.00 |
| Loan Fees | 0 |
| Tuition Insurance** | 356.00 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | 81,864.00 |
International Undergraduate Students: Off Campus
| Expense | Cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| Tuition | 55,950.00 |
| Fees | 1,400.00 |
| Resource Fee | 1,180.00 |
| Registration Fee | 200.00 |
| Accident Insurance | 20.00 |
| Housing | 10,440.00 |
| Food | 3,226.00 |
| Transportation | 4,203.00 |
| Books / Course Materials / Supplies / Equipment | 2,942.00 |
| Personal Health Insurance | 1,311.00 |
| Orientation | 200.00 |
| Personal | 3,060.00 |
| Loan Fees | 0 |
| Tuition Insurance** | 356.00 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | 83,088.00 |
*Amount includes average CCS Scholarship and International Student Grant.
**Tuition Insurance can be opted out of prior to each semester. To opt out or review the plan, please visit, https://www.tuitionprotection.com/collegeforcreativestudies.
Please also review the Student Visa process and financial feasibility documents required for international students. Private student loans, parent loans, work study, and personal funds can be used to cover the Average Net Direct/Indirect Cost.
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