For the 2025 school year, there are 8 community colleges serving 47,955 students in Franklin County County, Ohio.
The top ranked community colleges in Franklin County, OH include Ohio State College of Barber Styling, The Spa School and Valor Christian College.
Franklin County, OH community colleges have a diversity score of 0.63, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), and the student:teacher ratio is 45:1.
Top Ranked Franklin County Community Colleges (2025)
College
Location
Students
Ohio State College of Barber Styling
Private for-profit
4614 E Broad St
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 868-1015
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 868-1015
| 299 students
Valor Christian College
Private not-for-profit
4595 Gender Road
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 837-4088
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 837-4088
| 366 students
550 E Spring St
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 287-5353
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 287-5353
| 41,228 students
Fortis College-Columbus
Private for-profit
4151 Executive Parkway Ste 120
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 882-2551
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 882-2551
| 1,145 students
Hondros College of Nursing
Private for-profit
4140 Executive Parkway
Westerville, OH 43081
(855) 906-8773
Westerville, OH 43081
(855) 906-8773
| 4,614 students
Hussian College-Daymar College Columbus
Private for-profit
2745 Winchester Pike
Columbus, OH 43232
(717) 380-1385
Columbus, OH 43232
(717) 380-1385
| 57 students
Ohio State School of Cosmetology-Canal Winchester
Private for-profit
6077 GENDER ROAD
CANAL WINCHESTER, OH 43110
(614) 252-5252
CANAL WINCHESTER, OH 43110
(614) 252-5252
| 89 students
Community Colleges in Franklin County, OH (Closed)
School
Location
Students
ITT Technical Institute-Columbus (Closed 2024)
Private, for profit
4717 Hilton Corporate Dr
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 868-2000
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 868-2000
| 335 students
ITT Technical Institute-Hilliard (Closed 2016)
Private, for profit
3781 Park Mill Run, Suite 1
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 771-4888
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 771-4888
| 384 students
Mason Anthony School of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences (Closed 2024)
Private for-profit
5405 Roberts Road
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 710-1025
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 710-1025
| 91 students
Ohio Business College-Hilliard (Closed 2024)
Private, for profit
4525 Trueman Blvd
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 891-5030
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 891-5030
| 178 students
1880 E. Dublin - Granville Rd. - Ste 100
Columbus, OH 43229
(800) 954-4274
Columbus, OH 43229
(800) 954-4274
| 329 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Franklin County, OH?
There are 8 community colleges serving 47,955 students in Franklin County, OH.
What is community college diversity score in Franklin County, OH?
Community colleges in Franklin County, OH have a diversity score of 0.63, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Franklin County, OH?
Community colleges in Franklin County, OH have approximately 55% minority enrollment, with the majority being Black.
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