First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | Fall | December 1, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | Fall | February 1, 2027 |
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Fall | April 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: ccsdetroit.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 80 |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | 62 |
| Illustration | 46 |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 25 |
| Photography | 16 |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 14 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 13 |
| Interior Design | 12 |
Show the other 5 majors
| Fashion/Apparel Design | 12 |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 11 |
| Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry | 8 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 4 |
| Graphic Design | 2 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Faith groups
Cru, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), detroitcru.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
4,400,578 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW)
Nearest hub airport
Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 16.7 of 20
Elevation
633 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
20°F
July high
84°F
Annual snowfall
27.9 in
Days at 90°F or higher
13 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,080 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Wayne State University0 mi
- University of Detroit Mercy5 mi
- University of Michigan-Dearborn9 mi
- Lawrence Technological University12 mi
- Madonna University18 mi
- Rochester University22 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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