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550 E Spring St
Columbus, OH 43215
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Tel: (614) 287-5353
- Columbus State Community College is Central Ohio`s front door to higher education. Itreflectsthedemographicsof the area while leveragingthe college's rich diversity for the benefit of our local and global communities.It is one of just a few community colleges in the nation to beselected asboth an Achievingthe Dream Leader College and a Pathways Project member of the Association of Community Colleges.
School Highlights
Columbus State Community College serves 27,621 students (24% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 38:1 is higher than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 28%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 27,621 students
- In-state tuition: $4,888
- Out-state tuition: $9,998
- Student:teacher ratio: 38:1
- Minority enrollment: 38%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Columbus State Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Diversity in US community colleges
Community Size
Largest student body
Debt For Students
Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
The teacher population of 729 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Columbus State Community College
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
729 staff
91 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Columbus State Community College has grown by 21% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 38:1 has increased from 31:1 over five years.
The Columbus State Community College diversity score of 0.58 is more than the state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
27,621 students
1,334 students
# Full-Time Students
6,664 students
552 students
# Part-Time Students
20,957 students
782 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
195 students
240 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
6,664 students
555 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
8 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
20,957 students
1,124 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
6 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
200 students
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
5%
% Black
15%
12%
% White
62%
72%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
8%
5%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.46
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
31%
31%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.83%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,600
$31,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,888 is less than the state average of $5,192. The in-state tuition has grown by 28% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,998 is less than the state average of $10,874. The out-state tuition has grown by 18% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,888
$5,192
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,998
$10,874
Tuition Notes
Our tuition is $162.93 per credit hour, or less than $5,000 a year.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
71%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$18,625
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,125
$6,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
73%
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
475
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
20
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
Golf, Volleyball
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Columbus State Community College has been dedicated to meetingthe educational needs of our community for 40 years. The Collegehas grown from an initial enrollment of 67 students in 1963, to itscurrent thriving campus of more than 23,000 students. Our small,friendly campus is conveniently located near downtown Columbus, on80 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. In addition to the maincampus, Columbus State operates six Regional Learning Centers inthe suburban neighborhoods of Dublin, Reynoldsburg, Westerville,Bolton Field, Grove City and Marsville. Columbus State offerstwo-year career programs in more than 50 areas of Business, Health,Public Service, Human Service, and Engineering/Manufacturing, aswell as transfer programs for students who are interested incompleting the first two years of a bachelor's degree, thentransferring to a four-year university. We are the largest providerof Distance Learning classes in Ohio. Columbus State CommunityCollege is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is amember of North Central Association.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Columbus State Community College cost?
Columbus State Community College's tuition is approximately $4,888 for In-State students and $9,998 for Out-State students.
What sports does Columbus State Community College offer?
Columbus State Community College offers 2 interscholastic sports: Golf and Volleyball.
What is Columbus State Community College's ranking?
Columbus State Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Ohio for: Diversity in US community colleges, Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Columbus State Community College is Fortis College-Columbus (9.1 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
Fortis College-Columbus
Private for-profit
4151 Executive Parkway Ste 120
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 882-2551
9.1 miles
| 1,042 students
Hondros College of Nursing
Private for-profit
4140 Executive Parkway
Westerville, OH 43081
(855) 906-8773
9.2 miles
| 2,159 students
Valor Christian College
Private not-for-profit
4595 Gender Road
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 837-4088
12.4 miles
| 289 students
Rosedale Bible College
Private not-for-profit
2270 Rosedale Rd
Irwin, OH 43029
(740) 857-1311
26.0 miles
| 71 students
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus
Public
1570 Granville Pike
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 654-6711
26.5 miles
| 2,516 students
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Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 27,621 students
- In-state tuition: $4,888
- Out-state tuition: $9,998
- Student:teacher ratio: 38:1
- Minority enrollment: 38%
- Source: Verified school update
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Franklin County, OH community colleges have a diversity score of 0.59, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Franklin County, OH is Valor Christian College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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