Bachelor in Fashion/Apparel Design (Bachelor's)

For Bachelor in Fashion/Apparel Design (Bachelor's), tuition is Tuition for the 2026-2027 academic year is $38,500 per year for full-time undergraduate students.; applications for the Jan 2027 intake are open until Nov 1, 2026.

This programme prepares students for careers as fashion designers by focusing on the creation of wearable clothing for diverse body types. Students develop design skills through hands-on work with industry-standard equipment and real-world projects. The curriculum emphasizes both creative expression and practical construction techniques. Graduates present their final collections in a juried runway show attended by industry professionals.

Focus areas include Fashion Design, Pattern Design, Print Design, Accessory Design, Costume Design, Boutique Ownership.

The programme requires 120 credits, distributed across core fashion design courses, studio work, and a senior capstone project. Students complete coursework in design, construction, textiles, and business fundamentals.

Graduates work as fashion designers, pattern designers, print designers, accessory designers, costume designers, or boutique owners in fashion companies and independent studios.

Applicants must submit a portfolio, high school transcript, and personal statement. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. International students must provide English proficiency scores.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 72% of applicants.

Columbus College of Art & Design has developed its educational model around studio exploration, academic support, and preparation for creative careers. Its undergraduate programs include animation, comics and narrative practice, fashion design, film and video, fine art, game art and design, graphic design, illustration, interior architecture and design, photography, and product design. Students can also pursue minors and concentrations, while graduate students can study User Experience Design through a flexible online Master of Professional Studies program.

Studio work begins in the first year and is supported by courses in writing, philosophy, business math, and other areas. A built-in Business Concentration and entrepreneurship courses help students learn how to sell their work, find employment, and operate in the creative economy. All faculty members are practicing artists or designers, and the college reports a 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Projects connect students with companies and community partners, while career services, internships, galleries, makerspaces, and Packard Library support professional development and campus life.

CCAD is located beside the Columbus Museum of Art, which is free to students, and students can use their college ID as a COTA bus pass. Columbus offers galleries, neighborhoods, cafés, music venues, internships, and creative careers. International undergraduate applicants whose countries do not use English as their sole official language must provide approved English-proficiency scores and have secondary or college transcripts evaluated through WES, ECE, or One Earth. Undergraduate portfolios should contain 8 to 15 pieces.