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Best Franklin County Community Colleges (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 community colleges serving 34,867 students in Franklin County County, Ohio.
The top-ranked community colleges in Franklin County, OH include Felbry College and Valor Christian College. The student:teacher ratio is :1.

Top-Ranked Franklin County Community Colleges (2026)

College
Location
Quick Facts
Felbry College
Public
6055 Cleveland Avenue
Columbus, OH 43231
Enrollment: 354 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Valor Christian College
Private not-for-profit
4595 Gender Road
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 837-4088
Enrollment: 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Acceptance rate: 26% Minority enrollment: 55%
Columbus State Community College
Columbus State Community College Photo - Instructor and student in creative writing class.
Public
550 E Spring St
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 287-5353
Enrollment: 28,081 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 In-state tuition: $4,888 Out-state tuition: $9,998 Minority enrollment: 57%
Fortis College-Columbus
Private for-profit
4151 Executive Parkway Ste 120
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 882-2551
Enrollment: 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Acceptance rate: 50% Private-state tuition: $14,641 Minority enrollment: 70%
Hondros College of Nursing
Private for-profit
1105 Schrock Rd, STE 650
Columbus, OH 43229
(855) 906-8773
Enrollment: 3,857 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Acceptance rate: 85% Private-state tuition: $19,220 Minority enrollment: 72%
MyComputerCareer at Columbus
Private for-profit
4349 Easton Way Suite 145
Columbus, OH 43219
(866) 606-6922
Enrollment: 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Ohio State College of Barber Styling
Private for-profit
4614 E Broad St
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 868-1015
Enrollment: 406 students Minority enrollment: 77%
Ohio State School of Cosmetology-Canal Winchester
Private for-profit
6077 GENDER ROAD
CANAL WINCHESTER, OH 43110
(614) 252-5252
Enrollment: 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
The Spa School
Private for-profit
5050 N High
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 252-5252
Enrollment: 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
[+] Show Closed Community Colleges in Franklin County, OH

Community Colleges in Franklin County, OH (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2469 Stelzer Road
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 416-6200
Enrollment: 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 In-state tuition: $13,980 Out-state tuition: $13,980 Minority enrollment: 27%
2745 Winchester Pike
Columbus, OH 43232
(717) 380-1385
Enrollment: 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Private-state tuition: $17,000 Minority enrollment: 95%
4717 Hilton Corporate Dr
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 868-2000
Enrollment: 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Acceptance rate: 78% Private-state tuition: $18,048 Minority enrollment: 45%
3781 Park Mill Run, Suite 1
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 771-4888
Enrollment: 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Acceptance rate: 64% Private-state tuition: $18,048 Minority enrollment: 29%
6353 Presidential Gateway
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 710-1025
Enrollment: 251 students Minority enrollment: 51%
4525 Trueman Blvd
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 891-5030
Enrollment: 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Private-state tuition: $8,500 Minority enrollment: 28%
1880 E. Dublin - Granville Rd. - Ste 100
Columbus, OH 43229
(800) 954-4274
Enrollment: 329 students

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There are 9 community colleges serving 34,867 students in Franklin County, OH.

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