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Columbus State Community College

#13 in Best Community Colleges in Ohio
  • 2 Year
  • Columbus, OH
  • 1,516 reviews
    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Professors
      C+
    2. Value
      C+
    3. Diversity
      A-
    4. Safety
      B+
    5. Student Life
      B+
    6. Location
      A+
    Columbus State CC is a public college located in Columbus, Ohio. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 6,989 undergraduate students. The Columbus State CC acceptance rate is 100%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Nursing Assistant, and Business. Graduating 25% of students, Columbus State CC alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $26,400.
    About Columbus State Community College...
    Athletic Division
    NJCAA Division III
    Athletic Conference
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    Address
    550 E Spring St
    Columbus, OH 43215
    Website
    cscc.edu
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    Columbus State Community College Rankings

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    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    100%
    SAT Range
    —
    ACT Range
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    Application Fee
    $50
    SAT/ACT
    —
    High School GPA
    —

    Cost

    Net Price
    $4,740/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $5,065/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    74%

    Academics

    Professors
    C+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    19:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
    78%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.181 responses
    60%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.178 responses
    72%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.178 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      1,015 Graduates
    • Nursing Assistant
      532 Graduates
    • Business
      349 Graduates
    • Logistics and Supply Chain Management
      342 Graduates
    • Design and Visual Communications
      230 Graduates
    • Commercial Photography
      188 Graduates
    • Electrical Engineering Technician
      185 Graduates
    • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
      182 Graduates
    • Nursing
      171 Graduates
    • Police and Criminal Science
      149 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    6,989Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    20,215
    Undergrads Over 25
    19%
    Pell Grant
    47%
    Varsity Athletes
    1%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 7 responses
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    • Diverse
      57%
    • Focused
      14%
    • Outgoing
      14%
    • Stressed
      14%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $32,200/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    25%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    86%
    National
    83%

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    Columbus State Community College Reviews

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    My experience at Columbus State Community College has made the transition from high school to post secondary education very easy. My college experiences at this has been all good! The financial aid team is wonderful, scheduling classes is so easy, the teachers WILL help you out yet they need to know that you are struggling because college does not hold your hand, it is all on you. Columbus State Community College has made it extremely easy for my undergrad years since my career requires a master's degree. Academic advisors are extremely kind and love to meet one-on-one with students, they love to make sure you are on the right path. I give Columbus State Community College a full five stars because of the teams in the departments, the students vary all over the world, and the teachers are wonderful! It is an easy and inexpensive way to finish your Associates and start on your Bachelors to transfer anywhere.
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    Columbus State has grown quite a bit over my lifetime. I remember when it started as "Columbus Technical Institute" and it has since grown to become a well respected two year college. I attended in the early 90's, and the school was still growing. The class sizes were small, the instructors brought real world experiences into the classrooms, and I felt that the entire institution was really invested in my success. Whether you are looking to complete a complete Associate's degree program, or planning on transferring to a four year college, CSCC will provide you with a solid foundation for your academic or career ambitions. I highly recommend it!
    Overall, Columbus State is fantastic! Some of the facilities could use updating, and some of the advisors are lacking a little, but the professors I have had are absolutely fantastic, and they really care about preparing their students.
    The courses are absolutely college-level - there is nothing lacking about them, which many say is the case with community colleges. Having attended both a university and another community college, I can confidently say that the classes and instruction at CSCC are on-par with large universities at a fraction of the cost.