Columbus State Community College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want a large campus community. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 17,549 students.
About This School
Columbus State Community College is a public institution located in Columbus, Ohio with approximately 17,549 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $8,400 per year. The graduation rate is 28%, and the typical graduate earns $35,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
Columbus State Community College (CSCC) is a public community college in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Founded as Columbus Area Technician's School in 1963, it was renamed Columbus Technical Institute in 1965 and was renamed again to its current name in 1987. The college has grown from an initial enrollment of 67 students in 1963 to its current enrollment of over 27,000 students across two campuses, nine regional learning centers, and online courses.
With an average net price of just $7,233 per year and median graduation debt of only $5,993, this is one of the most affordable entry points into higher education in Ohio — a genuine strength for cost-conscious students. Worth considering if you're looking to complete general education requirements, earn a technical credential, or transfer to a four-year school without taking on serious debt. The one honest caution: median earnings sit at $35,500 a decade out, so if you're pursuing a degree here as a final destination rather than a stepping stone, go in with clear eyes about the career path attached to your specific program.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 18% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (17,549 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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