College for Creative Studies


201 East Kirby
Detroit, MI 48202


The College for Creative Studies is center for academic achievement and artistic development for future artists and designers. Located in downtown Detroit's cultural center, this art and design school in Michigan is an epicenter for creativity and artistic talent, offering access to some of the industry's best resources as well as internships, events, and jobs.

This art and design school in Michigan confers Bachelor of fine arts degrees as well as a Master of Fine Arts. State-of-the-art classrooms and studios provide students with the best, most modern learning tools. Majors include advertising and design, illustration, interior design, photography, industrial design, and animation and digital media. Students regularly show their work at the college's Center Gallery, a 6,000-square foot space designated for student and faculty work.

As an active member of the local community, the College for Creative Studies is actively involved in community service projects, bringing art to the community in unique ways. This art and design College in Michigan works extensively with inner city and at risk-youth through dozens of after-school activities and other programs to develop their artistic talents and promote creativity. The involvement with the community helps bridge cultural gaps through the common language of art.

The College for Creative Studies continues to expand. As the demand has grown for a more global education, this art and design college has reformed and extended its academic and extracurricular offerings. The college has recently developed an exchange and a study abroad program to better expose students to international perspectives, and better prepare them for a career in a global world.

Quick Facts:
  • College for Creative Studies currently enrolls nearly 1,400 students from around the world.

  • 95 percent of students at this art and design College in Michigan receive some form of financial aid.

  • Industrial design is one of the most popular majors at the College for Creative Studies, followed by illustration.

  • Students at the College for Creative Studies get one on one time with faculty and the college's president through monthly "coffee hour," where everyone gathers to chat and exchange ideas.

  • The College for Creative Studies offers a distinct lecture series led by prominent, well-known fine arts and design professionals.

  • The College for Creative Studies was one of the first colleges in the country to offer a degree in fine arts.


  • This school profile has been compiled and updated by The CollegeBound Network. The school is not affiliated with The CollegeBound Network and shall not be considered a sponsor of this program.
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