Columbus State Community College
School Highlights
- Columbus State Community College serves 22,719 students (39% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the state community college average of 27:1.
- Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 27%.
- Columbus State Community College is one of 8 community colleges within Franklin County, OH.
- The nearest community college to Columbus State Community College is Bradford School (Columbus) (5.6 miles away).
Top Placements
Columbus State Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Ohio for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
- Community Size Largest student body
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 | Associate of Arts Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 729 staff | 35 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 22,719 students | 734 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 31:1 | 27:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 8,888 students | 450 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 13,831 students | 284 students |
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| % Asian | 3% | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% |
| % Black | 20% | 12% |
| % White | 63% | 73% |
| % Two or more races | 3% | 1% |
| % Non Resident races | 1% | - |
| % Unknown races | 6% | 10% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.44 |
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| College Completion Rate | 11% | 31% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $34,600 | $30,800 |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 4 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, VolleyballBasketball, Cross Country, Golf, Volleyball, |
Source: 2016 (or 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. In addition to the main campus, Columbus State operates nine Regional Learning Centers in the suburban neighborhoods of Dublin, Grove City, Bolton Field, Pickaway County, Marysville, Tolles, Reynoldsburg and Westerville. Columbus State offers two-year career programs in more than 50 areas of Business, Health, Public Service, Human Service, and Engineering/Manufacturing, 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. We are the largest provider of Distance Learning classes in Ohio. Columbus State Community College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of North Central Association.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Columbus State Community College is Bradford School (Columbus) (5.6 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Bradford School (Columbus)Private, for profit443 students | 5.60 Mi2469 Stelzer Road
Columbus, OH 43219
(614)416-6200 5.60443 - Ohio Business College-HilliardPrivate, for profit178 students | 8.30 Mi4525 Trueman Blvd
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614)891-5030 8.30178 - 329 students | 8.30 Mi1880 E. Dublin - Granville Rd. - Ste 100
Columbus, OH 43229
(800)954-4274 8.30329 - National College-ColumbusPrivate, for profit56 students | 8.50 Mi5665 Forest Hills Blvd
Dayton, OH 45420
(614)212-2800 8.5056 - Fortis College-ColumbusPrivate, for profit694 students | 9.20 Mi4151 Executive Parkway Ste 120
Westerville, OH 43081
(614)882-2551 9.20694
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