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Public Bachelor's Good 64/100

Columbus State Community College

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Columbus, Ohio

About Columbus State Community College

Columbus State Community College is a public institution offering bachelor's degrees based in Columbus, Ohio. It enrolls 17,549 students (a very large student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Official website: cscc.edu

Acceptance: —
Graduation: 0.5%
Net Price: $8,400
Median Earnings (10yr): $39,435
Enrollment: 17,549
Student : Faculty: 18:1

Accreditor Higher Learning Commission

Academic Calendar Semester

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (4-Year Open / Online). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Good

64/100

UCD Score · 4-Year Open / Online

Outcomes 29

Value 73

Affordability 49

Selectivity —

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

Admissions data is not yet reported for Columbus State Community College.

Acceptance Rate

—

SAT Range (25th–75th)

—

Not reported

ACT Range (25th–75th)

—

Not reported

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending Columbus State Community College isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, the average net price is $8,400 per year. That's well below the typical net price for public colleges nationally.

Average Net Price

$8,400

Per year, after typical aid

Receive Pell Grants

26%

Need-based federal aid

Receive Federal Loans

18%

Borrowing to attend

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees (in-state): $5,488
Tuition & Fees (out-of-state): $11,224
Room & Board (off-campus): $8,640
Books & Supplies: $2,000
Other Expenses (off-campus): $4,961
Total Cost of Attendance: $13,381

Application fee: $50 (one-time, due at submission)

Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

Under $30,000

$6,777
$30,001 – $48,000

$7,161
$48,001 – $75,000

$8,643
$75,001 – $110,000

$11,660
Over $110,000

$12,985

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

$1,750

10% percentile

$3,197

25% percentile

$8,749

Median percentile

$14,307

75% percentile

$25,375

90% percentile

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

GroupDebtvs Median

Pell recipients $6,514 ↓ $2,235

No Pell $5,250 ↓ $3,499

Dependent students $4,963 ↓ $3,786

Independent students $7,939 ↓ $810

Female students $6,371 ↓ $2,378

Male students $5,500 ↓ $3,249

Worth knowing: Students who don't finish leave with a median debt of $5,944, less than completers ($8,749), but still a meaningful obligation without a degree in hand.

Graduation Rate & Retention

1% of full-time students who enrolled at Columbus State Community College graduate within six years, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

6-Year Graduation Rate

Of students who graduate within six years

First-Year Retention

—

Returning for their second year

What this means: Lower than typical completion. Worth asking the school how they support students who fall behind.

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, students who entered Columbus State Community College earn a median of $39,435 ten years after first enrolling. That's close to the national median for U.S. colleges.

Median Earnings (10 yrs)

$39,435

Earning > $25K

63%

10 yrs after entry

Earnings Growth After Graduation

Median annual earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after students first enrolled.

Earnings by Demographic

Mean annual earnings 10 years after entry, segmented by demographic. Reveals gaps the headline median can't show.

By Gender

Female graduates

$31,800

Median earnings for female grads ten years after first enrolling here.

Male graduates

$40,800

Median earnings for male grads ten years after first enrolling here.

By Family Income at Entry

Family income (lowest third)

$30,900

Earnings of grads from the bottom-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (middle third)

$39,200

Earnings of grads from the middle-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (highest third)

$41,900

Earnings of grads from the top-third of family incomes at entry.

The gender gap: Male graduates earn $9,000, about 22% more than female graduates ten years out. The gap reflects industry mix, role choice, and structural pay differences that exist across most US colleges.

Loan Repayment Progression

Share of completer-cohort borrowers paying down at least $1 of principal at the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 7-year mark. Climbing rates show graduates settling into careers and managing debt; flat or declining rates are a warning.

Climbing: graduates increasingly paying down debt ↑ 24.2 pts across 6 years

What this signals: Moderate. Only 69% of graduates are paying down principal seven years out.

Who Studies Here

Columbus State Community College is home to 17,549 students, a sprawling student community. Some distinctive traits: 44% are first-generation college students, 70% study part-time.

Total Enrolled

17,549

Part-Time

70%

First-Generation

44%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

GroupShareStudents

White 39.6% 6,953

Black 25.4% 4,463

Hispanic 8.7% 1,529

Asian 4.5% 783

Other 4.2% 739

International 2.8% 497

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at Columbus State Community College. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

Setting

Large City Columbus, Ohio

Housing

Commuter campus No on-campus housing

Adult Learners

23% of students are 25 or older

Athletics

NCAA athletic-conference member

Academic Calendar

Semester scheduling structure

What You Can Study

Columbus State Community College offers an extensive catalog of programs: 81 distinct programs across 18 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

1 Program

Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts $53K ($36K–$73K)

19 Programs

Health

Practical Nursing $39K ($22K–$72K)
Nursing $89K ($68K–$114K)
Allied Health Diagnostic $71K ($51K–$96K)

5 Programs

Computer Science

Information Systems $92K ($64K–$128K)
Information Systems $92K ($64K–$128K)
Computer Programming $83K ($54K–$114K)

4 Programs

Visual & Performing Arts

Design $51K ($33K–$71K)
Visual & Performing Arts $42K ($26K–$60K)
Film & Video Production $44K ($26K–$63K)

14 Programs

Business

Business Administration $68K ($48K–$94K)
Hospitality Management $57K ($41K–$74K)
Accounting $76K ($56K–$97K)

14 Programs

Engineering Tech

3 Programs

Communications Tech

1 Program

Agriculture

Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians $44K ($35K–$58K)

View all majors View all programs

Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at Columbus State Community College is 18:1, on the higher side.

Student : Faculty

18:1

Students per instructional faculty member

Instruction / Student

$5,352

Annual instructional spending per enrolled student

Endowment

$32M

Modest endowment

Avg Faculty Salary

$66,872

9-month equivalent across all ranks

Faculty by Rank

352 instructional faculty across 5 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Rank	Faculty Count	Share	Avg Salary
Full Professors	125	36%	$84,350
Associate Professors	53	15%	$69,352
Assistant Professors	72	20%	$57,741
Instructors	74	21%	$51,522
No Rank	28	8%	$48,193

Pros & Cons of Columbus State Community College

A quick at-a-glance summary of how Columbus State Community College tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.

PROS

Very affordable net price after aid
Low typical debt at graduation
First-gen-friendly student body
Flexible part-time enrollment options

CONS

Class sizes are on the higher side
Low completion rate, many students don't graduate within six years
Earnings outcomes are on the lower side
No graduate programs offered at this institution
Mostly part-time student body, less full-time campus feel

Best for: Based on the data, Columbus State Community College is a fit for families focused on keeping net cost low; working adults or students needing part-time study options.

Frequently Asked Questions about Columbus State Community College

Quick answers to the questions most students and parents ask. Every answer below is calculated from verified government data about Columbus State Community College.

How much does Columbus State Community College cost?

The average net price after aid at Columbus State Community College is $8,400 per year, this is what students typically pay after grants and scholarships are applied. Net price data: College Scorecard 2023-24.

Is Columbus State Community College worth it?

Solid return on investment. Graduates earn a median of $39,435 ten years after entering, against an average net price of $8,400 per year. That's roughly 4.7x earnings-to-cost. Source: College Scorecard 2023-24.

What is Columbus State Community College known for?

Columbus State Community College is best known for its programs in Liberal Arts, Practical Nursing, Information Systems. These are the most popular fields by completed degrees, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

What do Columbus State Community College graduates earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entering Columbus State Community College are $39,435, based on College Scorecard 2023-24 federal earnings data for Title IV recipients.

Is Columbus State Community College accredited?

Yes. Columbus State Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

How many students attend Columbus State Community College?

Columbus State Community College enrolls 17,549 students, per IPEDS 2023-24 fall enrollment data.

What is the graduation rate at Columbus State Community College?

Columbus State Community College graduates 1% of full-time students within six years, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

Is Columbus State Community College a public or private college?

Columbus State Community College is a Public institution.

Where is Columbus State Community College located?

Columbus State Community College is located in Columbus, Ohio.

What programs does Columbus State Community College offer?

Columbus State Community College offers 81 distinct programs. The most popular include Liberal Arts, Practical Nursing, Information Systems.

What is the student-to-faculty ratio at Columbus State Community College?

The student-to-faculty ratio at Columbus State Community College is 18:1, per IPEDS 2023-24 data.