Columbus State Community College

550 E Spring St
Columbus, OH 43215

Tel: (614) 287-5353

Columbus State Community College is Central Ohio`s front door to higher education. It reflects the demographics of the area while leveraging the 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 be selected as both an Achieving the Dream Leader College and a Pathways Project member of the Association of Community Colleges.

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 Daymar College-Lancaster (5.2 miles away).

Top Placements

Columbus State Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Ohio for:

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	At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs	Four or more years
Institution Control	Public	Private, non-profit
Total Faculty	729 staff	35 staff

The student population of Columbus State Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 has decreased from 49:1 over five years.
The Columbus State Community College diversity score of 0.56 is more than the state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment	22,719 students	734 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	31:1	27:1

# Full-Time Students	8,888 students	450 students

# Part-Time Students	13,831 students	284 students


% 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%

Diversity Score	0.56	0.44

College Completion Rate	11%	31%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$34,600	$30,800

The public in-state tuition of $4,888 is less than the state average of $5,885. The in-state tuition has grown by 65% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,998 is less than the state average of $11,160. The out-state tuition has grown by 52% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$4,888	$5,885

Out-State Tuition Fees	$9,998	$11,160

Tuition Notes	Our tuition is $162.93 per credit hour, or less than $5,000 a year.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	86%	92%

Median Debt for Graduates	$21,600	$21,250

Median Debt for Dropouts	$6,500	$6,834

Total Sports Offered	2 sports
Sports	Golf, VolleyballGolf, Volleyball,

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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 six Regional Learning Centers in the suburban neighborhoods of Dublin, Reynoldsburg, Westerville, Bolton Field, Grove City and Marsville. 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.

Profile last updated: 09/08/2020

The nearest community college to Columbus State Community College is Daymar College-Lancaster (5.2 miles away).

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Did You Know?

For Ohio public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,885 per year for in-state students and $11,160 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,841 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Ohio is 82%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Ohio community colleges have a diversity score of 0.44, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Ohio is Herzing University. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.