Columbus is Calling

Once you’ve experienced it, you may never want to leave. 

Columbus, Ohio, is a growing creative city with opportunities in art, design, and culture. From galleries and neighborhoods to internships and careers, it’s a place to live, learn, and build your future while studying at CCAD.

Columbus, Ohio is growing fast.

Here's why students and creatives are choosing it.

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Both Forbes Magazine and The New York Times recently named Columbus the fourth-best city in the United States for new college grads.
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Bank of America reported that Columbus was the fastest growing city in the country in the second half of 2023.
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Columbus is 10% more affordable than the U.S. average.

We dropped a few pins for you.

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Parable Coffee: The brew is always welcoming. And so is the vibe that surrounds this iconic coffee house.
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Two Dollar Radio: This eclectic bookstore and café combination is locally owned and critically acclaimed.
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Topiary Park: This iconic sculpture park was created in 1989 and is still a great place to chill and reflect.
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Dirty Dungarees: Laundry isn’t so bad after all. Especially if you pair it with live music.
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Explore your city for free with your student ID, which doubles as a COTA bus pass!
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If you feel like staying close to campus, the Columbus Museum of Art is next door to CCAD and free to students.
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Cool in every direction

Visiting campus gives you a closer look at student work, studios, and the spaces where CCAD degrees come to life.

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