Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $5,338 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $10,917 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $11,788 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $7,233 | State avg: $17,854. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 25.88% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 18.75% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Columbus State Community College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$10,917
Books and supplies
$1,800
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$11,788
Average net price
$7,233
Average aid coverage
39%
$4,555 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Columbus State Community College pays approximately $7,233 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Ohio average of $17,854 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Columbus State Community College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Ohio and national averages.
Columbus State Community College net price
$7,233
Ohio average
$17,854
National average
$17,506
Columbus State Community College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $10,917 and average net price at $7,233. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$10,917
Current net price
$7,233
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Columbus State Community College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$39,435
Undergraduates
17,128
10-Year Median Earnings - Columbus State Community College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Columbus State Community College graduates earn about 0.9x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Columbus State Community College?
Undergraduates
17,128
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
25.88%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
18.75%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 25.88% of Columbus State Community College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 18.75% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Columbus State Community College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Columbus State Community College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Columbus State Community College lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Columbus State Community College is listed at 550 E Spring St, Columbus, OH 43215. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Columbus State Community College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus State Community College | Not available | $10,917 | $7,233 | $39,435 |
| Chamberlain University-Ohio | 75.00% | $19,686 | $32,074 | $92,405 |
| Case Western Reserve University | 28.68% | $64,671 | $38,909 | $87,989 |
| Ohio Northern University | 73.35% | $37,800 | $25,727 | $80,928 |
| Four County Career Center | Not available | Not available | Not available | $77,338 |
Similar Schools in Columbus
This local cluster focuses on nearby Columbus schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Columbus.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Columbus State Community College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Columbus State Community College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Columbus State Community College tuition?
Columbus State Community College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $10,917.
What is Columbus State Community College's average net price?
Columbus State Community College's average net price in the local dataset is $7,233.
What is Columbus State Community College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $39,435 for Columbus State Community College.
Is Columbus State Community College accredited?
Columbus State Community College's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend Columbus State Community College?
The local dataset lists 17,128 undergraduate students at Columbus State Community College.
What percentage of Columbus State Community College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Columbus State Community College in the local dataset is 25.88%.
What is the federal loan rate at Columbus State Community College?
The federal loan rate for Columbus State Community College in the local dataset is 18.75%.
Where should I verify Columbus State Community College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Columbus State Community College or the latest official federal education data.