Columbus State Community College

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,038

Cost of attendance at Columbus State Community College in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$7,987
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,304

Cost of attendance at Columbus State Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$16,946
National average	$8,757

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Columbus State Community College was $7,093. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at CSCC

CSCC net price calculator

$7,093

Below is the average net price of 2 year, public colleges in Ohio and nationwide.

Ohio's average	$12,095
National average	$8,115

Below is the net price of CSCC for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$7,093	$745 (12%)	$5,573	$6,585	$8,885	$10,841	$11,123
2021	$6,348	$321 (5%)	$5,041	$5,731	$8,369	$10,402	$10,764
2020	$6,027	$495 (9%)	$4,801	$5,861	$8,431	$10,117	$10,485
2019	$5,532	$792 (17%)	$4,131	$5,045	$7,364	$9,471	$9,887
2018	$4,740	$708 (13%)	$3,454	$4,080	$6,860	$9,085	$8,946
2017	$5,448	$544 (9%)	$4,473	$5,442	$7,712	$9,659	$10,070
2016	$5,992	$273 (5%)	$5,191	$5,944	$8,726	$10,050	$10,323
2015	$5,719	$206 (4%)	$5,168	$5,814	$8,531	$9,829	$9,967
2014	$5,513	--	$4,551	$5,468	$8,183	$9,408	$9,458

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Columbus State Community College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$16,540	$150	$5,038	$9,972	$1,530
2021	$16,390	$300 (2%)	$4,888	$9,972	$1,530
2020	$16,090	$481 (3%)	$4,588	$9,972	$1,530
2019	$15,609	$715 (5%)	$4,284	$9,796	$1,529
2018	$14,894	$1,084 (8%)	$3,808	$9,558	$1,528
2017	$13,810	$72	$3,808	$8,560	$1,442
2016	$13,738	No change	$3,808	$8,488	$1,442
2015	$13,738	$220 (2%)	$3,808	$8,488	$1,442
2014	$13,518	$601 (5%)	$3,790	$8,364	$1,364
2013	$12,917	--	$3,400	$8,251	$1,266

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: CSCC estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,530.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, CSCC estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: N/A

If living off-campus, with family: $2,304

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,304
How much is CSCC application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $50.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: CSCC offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Columbus State Community College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$168	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$343	Not Available

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Columbus State Community College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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