School Highlights
National College-Columbus serves 56 students (45% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Private-state tuition: $11,550
- Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
- Minority enrollment: 84%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
National College-Columbus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
National College-Columbus
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Item not available
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
12 staff
24 staff
Student Body
The student population of National College-Columbus has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The National College-Columbus diversity score of 0.35 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
56 students
565 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
25 students
342 students
# Part-Time Students
31 students
270 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
25 students
565 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
25 students
342 students
% Black
79%
16%
% White
16%
62%
% Unknown races
5%
8%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
100%
22%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$23,200
$31,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $11,550 is less than the state average of $13,994. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$11,550
$13,994
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$27,167
$20,581
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$7,090
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does National College-Columbus cost?
National College-Columbus's private state tuition is approximately $11,550.
What schools are National College-Columbus often compared to?
National College-Columbusis often viewed alongside schools like Columbus State Community College by visitors of our site.
What is National College-Columbus's ranking?
National College-Columbus ranks among the top 20% of community college in Ohio for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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