Columbus State Community College

Columbus State Community College is a public two-year institution located in Columbus, Ohio, situated in a large city setting. The college enrolls 41,228 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 33.50 out of 100. Its completion rate stands at 25% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 63% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers a broad range of technical and vocational programs across certificate levels. Offerings include Surveying Technology/Surveying, Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD, Construction Engineering Technology/Technician, Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician, and Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician. Additional programs cover Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician, Building/Property Maintenance, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant, Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, and Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician.

Located in Columbus, Ohio's state capital and a major Midwestern metro area, Columbus State serves one of the largest community college student populations in the region. The institution provides workforce-focused training across construction, engineering technology, aviation, and culinary trades.