Columbus College of Art and Design

Columbus College of Art and Design
MottoThink. Do. Thrive.
TypePrivate art school
EstablishedJanuary 6, 1879 (January 6, 1879)
PresidentMelanie Corn
Academic staff
180 full-time
Undergraduates900
Postgraduates32
Location,
United States
CampusUrban
ColorsRed and White
AffiliationsAICAD
MascotOwl
Websitewww.ccad.edu

Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD) is a private art school in Columbus, Ohio. It was founded in 1879 as the Columbus Art School and is one of the oldest private art and design colleges in the United States. Located in downtown Columbus, CCAD's campus consists of 11 buildings (including 2 residence halls) on 9 acres (36,000 m2) and is adjacent to the Columbus Museum of Art. Approximately 900 full-time students are enrolled.