by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Columbus State Community College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Columbus State Community College were $5,488 each year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $11,224. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,488 | $11,224 |
| Fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $5,488 | $11,224 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and leave out room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What will Columbus State Community College cost for part-time students? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To put that price in context, here is how Columbus State Community College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In OH | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, Columbus State Community College is a relative bargain.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Visit the Columbus State Community College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Tuition at Columbus State Community College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,038 | $10,304 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,188 | $10,611 |
| One Year Ago | $5,338 | $10,917 |
| Most Recent Year | $5,488 | $11,224 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Columbus State has changed across the reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition moved up 2.8%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $11,539 for the upcoming year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 2.89%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $5,646. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 2.89%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $11,548.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $5,646 | $11,548 |
| In 2 Years | $5,809 | $11,881 |
| In 3 Years | $5,977 | $12,224 |
| In 4 Years | $6,149 | $12,577 |
| In 5 Years | $6,326 | $12,940 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $48,230, versus roughly $23,581 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Columbus State Community College, visit the Columbus State Community College Financial Aid page.
