- 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 28,081 students (21% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 41:1 is higher than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 28,081 students
- In-state tuition: $4,888
- Out-state tuition: $9,998
- Student-teacher ratio: 41:1
- Minority enrollment: 57%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Columbus State Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 693 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Columbus State Community College
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1963
Total Faculty
693 staff
24 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Columbus State Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 41:1 has increased from 31:1 over five years.
The Columbus State Community College diversity score of 0.74 is more than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has grown by 25% over five years.
Total Enrollment
28,081 students
612 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
41:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
5,890 students
342 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
22,191 students
270 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
28,081 students
565 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
5,890 students
342 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
22,191 students
402 students
% Asian
6%
3%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
7%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
20%
16%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
43%
62%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
2%
1%
% Unknown races
17%
8%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.58
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
26%
59%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,600
$31,700
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $4,888 is less than the state average of $5,027. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,998 is less than the state average of $10,828. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,888
$5,027
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,998
$10,828
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Tuition Notes
Our tuition is $162.93 per credit hour, or less than $5,000 a year.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
81%
91%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$18,562
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,125
$6,516
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
GolfVolleyball
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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 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.
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.
In what neighborhood is Columbus State Community College located?
Columbus State Community College is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Columbus, OH.
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