by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Columbus State worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Columbus State is ranked #377 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 15% for value). Within Ohio, it ranks #8 of 139 for value.
Read the full Columbus State value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Columbus State Community College is ranked #56 out of #143 in Ohio for quality and #8 out of #139 for Ohio value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Columbus State financial aid page to be sure.
Columbus State Community College is ranked #377 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Compared to its peers, Columbus State Community College is underpriced for the quality of education it provides, earning it a great value recognition.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Columbus State costs about $10,985. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $43,940 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $13,371 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $8,400 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $10,985 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $43,940 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Columbus State net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Columbus State degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $53,484 | — | — |
| All Students | $43,940 | #377 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $33,600 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $53,484 | — | — |
| All Students | $43,940 | #8 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $33,600 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Columbus State shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $5,386 |
| $30K–$48K | $6,139 |
| $48K–$75K | $8,179 |
| $75K–$110K | $10,662 |
| Over $110K | $11,476 |
About 48% of Columbus State undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $4,986 per year. Get more details on the Columbus State financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Columbus State cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.