Columbus State Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Columbus State Community College is a public community college in Columbus, Ohio, with about 17,549 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $8,400 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,488. Student demographics in federal data include White (39.6%) and Black or African American (25.4%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,488
- 2024 Average Net Price: $8,400 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 17,549 30.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 28.06%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 43.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 2.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 44,669
- Room & Board: $8,640 annual estimate
Columbus State Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Columbus State Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Columbus State Community College?
Columbus State Community College is located in Columbus, OH (ZIP 43215).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Columbus State Community College public or private?
Columbus State Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Columbus State Community College cost?
Published tuition: $5,488 in-state, $11,224 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $8,400.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $6,777 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $7,161 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,643 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $11,660 |
| $110,001+ | $12,985 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $21,952.
How big is Columbus State Community College?
Total enrollment: 17,549 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 44,669 students.
About 30% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Columbus State Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 28.06%.
What do graduates of Columbus State Community College earn?
Median earnings: $36,895 six years after entry; $39,435 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $8,749.
25.96% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Columbus State Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (1,083 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (333 completions)
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other (256 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (181 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (180 completions)
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber (144 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (136 completions)
- Design and Visual Communications, General (127 completions)
- Commercial Photography (115 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (115 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Columbus State Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 28.06%; median earnings $39,435 at 10 years; net price $8,400. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,488
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Columbus State Community College was $5,488.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$8,400
2024 Value
In 2024 Columbus State Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,400.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$33,600 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$8,400 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$21,952 4-Year In-State Tuition
$44,896 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$8,640 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$16,128 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$64,512 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Columbus State Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
25.96% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
17.98% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Columbus State Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Columbus State Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,790 | $8,186 | $6,182 |
| 2014 | $3,808 | $8,430 | $6,799 |
| 2015 | $3,808 | $8,430 | $6,804 |
| 2016 | $3,808 | $8,430 | $6,263 |
| 2017 | $3,808 | $8,430 | $5,384 |
| 2018 | $4,284 | $8,906 | $5,883 |
| 2019 | $4,588 | $9,540 | $6,577 |
| 2020 | $4,888 | $9,997 | $6,868 |
| 2021 | $5,038 | $10,304 | $7,254 |
| 2022 | $5,188 | $10,611 | $7,437 |
| 2023 | $5,338 | $10,917 | $7,233 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Columbus State Community College reported total enrollment of about 17,549 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 47% male and 53% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (39.6%), Black or African American (25.4%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (14.8%). About 25.96% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 43.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
30.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Columbus State Community College in 2024 is 17,549 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 44,669 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 39.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
13.32% 100% Completion Time
28.06% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 13.32% of students graduating from Columbus State Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 40% male / 60% female
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 16% male / 84% female
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other: 98% male / 2% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Columbus State Community College.
Return on Investment
$8,749 Median Student Debt
$39,435 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
22.19% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1073.66% Return on Investment
2.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Columbus State Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 93 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 1,083 completions
2. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 333 completions
3. Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other: 256 completions
4. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 181 completions
5. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 180 completions
6. Plumbing Technology/Plumber: 144 completions
7. Business Administration and Management, General: 136 completions
8. Design and Visual Communications, General: 127 completions
9. Commercial Photography: 115 completions
Most popular programs at Columbus State Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Columbus State Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Columbus State Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,602
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,134
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Columbus State Community College is a public institution located in Columbus, OH, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other. Enrollment is approximately 17,549 students. Student body composition includes White (39.6%), Black or African American (25.4%), Race/ethnicity unknown (14.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 28.06%. Approximately 25.96% of students receive Pell Grants. About 43.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Location
Columbus, OH 43215
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 28.06% graduation rate at Columbus State Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 93 distinct degree programs, Columbus State Community College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Columbus State Community College located?
Columbus State Community College is located in Columbus, OH.
How much does Columbus State Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $5,488 and average net price is $8,400 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,640 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Columbus State Community College?
Columbus State Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 44,669 students, White (39.6%), Black or African American (25.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Columbus State Community College?
About 43.8% of students at Columbus State Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Columbus State Community College earn?
Median earnings are $36,895 six years after entry and $39,435 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Columbus State Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 28.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Columbus State Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $8,749.
Is Columbus State Community College public or private?
Columbus State Community College is a public institution located in Columbus, OH.
Is Columbus State Community College an HBCU?
No. Columbus State Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Columbus State Community College a tribal college?
No. Columbus State Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Columbus State Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Columbus State Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 8.7%).
Is Columbus State Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Columbus State Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Ohio college costs
- Ohio colleges by ROI
- Ohio trade schools profile
- Columbus, Ohio city profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Ohio
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.