Important Academic Statistics

Total 25,129 students attended Columbus State Community College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 344 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 1,019 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 1,064 (full-time) and 1,260 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Columbus State Community College is 25% and transfer-out rate is 16%. The retention rate is 63% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population25,129
Graduation Rate25%
Number of Faculty1,363
Student to Faculty Ratio17 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Columbus State Community College is $10,917 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
44% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,783 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$10,917
Average Financial Amount$4,783

Offered Certificate Programs

Columbus State Community College offers 118 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 2,364 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate155954
Less than 1-Year Certificate50121,082
2 Years Certificate536328
Total118232,364

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Columbus State Community College are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 2,364 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 954 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
  • 1,082 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 328 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 12-Weeks CertificateLess than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences (1 completers) 31 completers
Computer and Information Sciences31
Engineering Technology 13 completers
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician13
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 72 completers
Fire Science/Fire-fighting72
Visual and Performing Arts (4 completers) 313 completers
Visual and Performing Arts107
Design and Visual Communications86
Commercial Photography89
Photography31
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 525 completers
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant51
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant0
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician29
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)82
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (other)0
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling44
Environmental Health12
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide307
Total954
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Communications Technologies (1 completers) 66 completers
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator66
Computer and Information Sciences 12 completers
Computer and Information Sciences11
Computer Programming/Programmer1
Personal and Culinary Services 0 completers
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant0
Engineering Technology 254 completers
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician7
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (other)106
Instrumentation Technology/Technician12
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician18
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (other)4
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician1
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician33
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (other)24
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician26
Surveying Technology/Surveying23
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 14 completers
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation14
Work and Family Studies 53 completers
Child Care and Support Services Management44
Child Care Provider/Assistant9
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting (1 completers) 12 completers
Criminal Justice/Police Science10
Homeland Security2
Construction Trades 75 completers
Carpentry/Carpenter12
Plumbing Technology/Plumber63
Mechanics and Repairers 1 completers
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1
Precision Production Trades 14 completers
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking0
Welding Technology/Welder14
Boilermaking/Boilermaker0
Visual and Performing Arts (2 completers) 124 completers
Design and Visual Communications76
Commercial Photography43
Photography5
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences (1 completers) 72 completers
Health/Health Care Administration/Management2
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician42
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant0
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist1
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist16
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling9
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor1
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage1
Business 385 completers
Business Administration and Management156
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management3
Customer Service Management0
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping21
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science14
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies5
Hospitality Administration/Management5
International Business/Trade/Commerce0
Management Information Systems0
Management Science6
Marketing (other)1
Real Estate168
Insurance0
Selling Skills and Sales Operations6
Total1,082
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Communications Technologies 5 completers
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant5
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator0
Computer and Information Sciences 25 completers
Computer and Information Sciences9
Computer Programming, Specific Applications15
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician1
Personal and Culinary Services 8 completers
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef8
Engineering Technology (1 completers) 53 completers
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician0
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (other)0
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician0
Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician0
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician0
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician0
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician26
Surveying Technology/Surveying3
Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD24
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 0 completers
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation0
Work and Family Studies 0 completers
Child Care Provider/Assistant0
Legal Studies 16 completers
Legal Assistant/Paralegal16
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 0 completers
Fire Science/Fire-fighting0
Homeland Security0
Social Sciences (1 completers) 6 completers
Geographic Information Science and Cartography6
Construction Trades 1 completers
Building/Property Maintenance1
Plumbing Technology/Plumber0
Mechanics and Repairers 47 completers
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician17
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician30
Precision Production Trades 2 completers
Welding Technology/Welder2
Visual and Performing Arts 0 completers
Visual and Performing Arts0
Design and Visual Communications0
Commercial Photography0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences (1 completers) 116 completers
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder18
Medical/Clinical Assistant15
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant4
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)19
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist0
Surgical Technology/Technologist0
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (other)0
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist0
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions (other)1
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling0
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage21
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training38
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide0
Business 49 completers
Business Administration and Management13
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management0
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management0
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping12
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science0
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies0
Hospitality Administration/Management0
Casino Management1
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration18
Real Estate5
Taxation0
Total328

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 25,129 students have enrolled into Columbus State Community College. By gender, 11,170 male and 13,959 female students are attending the school.
There are 11,761 White (46.80%), 5,072 Black/African American (20.18%), 1,739 Hispanic (6.92%), 1,272 Asian (5.06%), and 7,001 students with other races. 403 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total25,12911,17013,959
American Indian/Native American1175166
Asian1,272595677
Black/African American5,0721,9563,116
Hispanic1,7396651,074
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander231112
White11,7615,4636,298
Two More845345500
Un-Known3,8971,9111,986
Non-resident Alien403173230

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