Columbus State Community College Tuition, Acceptance Rate and Admissions (2026)

Columbus, OH · Public · Bachelor's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$5,488
Out-of-State Tuition$11,224
Acceptance RateNot published
Average SATNot published

Columbus State Community College vs. State and National Averages

Columbus State Community CollegeOH AverageNational Average
In-state tuition$5,488$20,317$18,082
vs. average—-73%-70%

Other colleges in Columbus

CollegeTypeUndergraduatesTuition
Capital UniversityPrivate nonprofit1,585$43,234
Columbus College of Art & DesignPrivate nonprofit882$40,825
Ohio Dominican UniversityPrivate nonprofit760$35,720
Felbry CollegePrivate for-profit192$29,731
Pontifical College JosephinumPrivate nonprofit60$28,691

Tuition shown is in-state tuition for schools that report one, otherwise the published tuition for the school's largest program. Source: College Scorecard.

Outcomes and student profile at Columbus State Community College

Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$39,435
Graduation rate (within 150% of normal time)28%
Median debt among graduates who borrowed$8,749
Undergraduates receiving Pell grants26%
Undergraduates aged 25 and over23%
First-generation students44%

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Earnings and debt figures cover students who received federal financial aid.

FAQ

What is the tuition at Columbus State Community College?

In-state tuition at Columbus State Community College is $5,488 and out-of-state tuition is $11,224, according to College Scorecard data.

What is the acceptance rate at Columbus State Community College?

College Scorecard does not publish an acceptance rate for Columbus State Community College. Schools generally have no rate to report when they admit students on an open or rolling basis, or when they do not report first-time, full-time applicants to the federal survey.

What SAT score do you need for Columbus State Community College?

College Scorecard does not publish an average SAT score for Columbus State Community College. Schools without a published figure are usually test-optional, open-admission, or they do not report test scores to the federal survey.

How big is Columbus State Community College?

Columbus State Community College enrolls about 17,549 undergraduate students. The student-faculty ratio is 18:1.

Is Columbus State Community College expensive?

In-state tuition at Columbus State Community College is $5,488, which is 73% below the OH average of $20,317.

How much do graduates of Columbus State Community College earn?

Median earnings ten years after enrolling at Columbus State Community College are $39,435 a year, according to College Scorecard.

How much debt do students at Columbus State Community College take on?

The median debt among Columbus State Community College graduates who borrowed is $8,749, according to College Scorecard.