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The Creative Circus

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 6 to 1
Students retention rate 70%
On-time graduation rate 45%

Located in Atlanta, Georgia, The Creative Circus is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of The Creative Circus is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 6-to-1, The Creative Circus emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at The Creative Circus is reported to be 45%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, Georgia state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 38% whereas the national average was 64%.

The student retention rate of 70% at The Creative Circus suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


The most popular programs at The Creative Circus are Writing, General, Graphic Design, Commercial Photography, Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Graphic Design

Program Length 20 months
Tuition and Fees $46,112
Books and Supplies -
Total Cost $46,112

Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

Program Length 20 months
Tuition and Fees $46,112
Books and Supplies -
Total Cost $46,112

In-State Tuition & Fees

$17,115

Cost of attendance at The Creative Circus in 2022 for students from Georgia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average $6,037
National average $15,344

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$17,115

Cost of attendance at The Creative Circus in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average $16,177
National average $15,344

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 33 of freshman students at The Creative Circus received on average $4,425 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,425
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 8 33% $4,304 $34,433
Other Federal Grant 8 33% $4,425 $35,401
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 8 33% $4,425 $35,401

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of The Creative Circus students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of The Creative Circus students is 45.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 47.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 41.2%.

45.0%

  • asian 42.9% 3 students
  • African American 33.3% 5 students
  • white 43.6% 24 students
  • unknown 75.0% 3 students
  • Mixed Race 55.6% 5 students

Service Offerings

The Creative Circus provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

The Creative Circus offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training