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The mission of Columbus State Community College is to provide quality educational programs that meet the life-long learning needs of its community. Through its dynamic curriculum and commitment to diverse learners, the college will serve as a catalyst for creating and fostering linkages among the community, business and educational institutions. The college will proactively respond to the changing needs of our community and its role in the global economy through the use of instructional and emerging technologies.
School Highlights:
Columbus State Community College serves 26,712 students (38% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 20%.
Columbus State Community College is one of 11 community colleges within Franklin County, OH.
The nearest community college is Kaplan College-Columbus (5.1 miles away).
School Overview
The teacher population of - teachers has declined by 100% over five years.
| Columbus State Community College | Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public institution | Public |
| Total Enrollment | 26,712 students |
1,272 students |
| # Full-Time Students | 10,023 students |
827 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 16,689 students | 1,016 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Asian | 3% | 2% |
| % Hawaiian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% |
| % Black | 18% | 12% |
| % White | 76% | 66% |
| % Two or more races | - | 2% |
| Diversity ScoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body. | 0.39 | 0.45 |
| In-State Tuition Fees | $3,400 | $6,030 |
| Out-State Tuition Fees | $6,800 | $10,175 |
Source: 2012 (latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes:
Columbus State Community College has been dedicated to meeting the educational needs of our community for 40 years. The College has grown from an initial enrollment of 67 students in 1963, to its current thriving campus of more than 23,000 students.
Our small, friendly campus is conveniently located near downtown Columbus, on 80 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. The campus currently consists of 26 buildings, including the newest facility, the Center for Technology and Learning, at the corner of Cleveland Avenue and Mt Vernon Avenue. In addition to the main campus, Columbus State operates eight Off-Campus Centers in the suburban neighborhoods of Dublin, Gahanna, Westerville, Groveport, Marysville, Grandview, Grove City, and in Southwest Columbus at Bolton Field. The Delaware Center will open in Fall 2004.
Columbus State offers two-year career programs in more than 50 areas of business, health, public service, human service, and engineering technologies, as well as transfer programs for students who are interested in completing the first two years of a bachelor's degree, then transferring to a four-year university.
Our Community Education and Workforce Development division offers continuing education classes, licensure courses and personal enrichment courses. Online courses fall under Distance Learning, and programs for high school students fall under K-12 Initiatives.
Columbus State Community College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of North Central Association.
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