The mission of Columbus State Community College is to provide quality educational programs that meet the life-long learning needs of its community. Through its dynamic curriculum and commitment to diverse learners, the college will serve as a catalyst for creating and fostering linkages among the community, business and educational institutions. The college will proactively respond to the changing needs of our community and its role in the global economy through the use of instructional and emerging technologies.
Columbus State Community College, commonly referred to as CSCC, was first established in Columbus, Ohio as Columbus Technical Institute in 1963. The college has grown from an initial enrollment of 67 students in 1963, to its current thriving campus of about 28,000 students.
Columbus State offers two-year career programs in more than 50 areas of business, health, public service, human service, engineering technologies, and facility maintenance as well as transfer programs for students who are interested in completing the first two years of a bachelor's degree, then transferring to a four-year university. Degree program offerings are very diverse, including fields such as Nursing, Architecture, Geographic Information Systems, and Nuclear Medicine Technology. Columbus State also offers Automotive Technology, Applied Technology, Aviation Technology, Real Estate, Law Enforcement, Fire Science, Massage Therapy, Veterinary Technology, and Respiratory Care.
The 80 acre main campus is located near downtown Columbus, Ohio. It consists of 26 buildings, including the newest facility, The Discovery Exchange (at the corner of Cleveland Avenue and Mt Vernon Avenue) which is the brand new bookstore.
In addition, Columbus State operates 10 off-campus centers in the suburban neighborhoods of Dublin, Gahanna, Westerville, Groveport, Marysville, Grandview, Grove City, Delaware, and southeast and southwest Columbus.
The college has decided to build a new 106-acre satellite campus in Liberty Township of Southern Delaware County. The first building is expected to be completed in 2010. Nearly 2,500-3,000 students will take classes at the new campus.
In 2007, Columbus State became the largest provider of higher education distance learning in the state of Ohio. Online enrollments exceeded 11,000.
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| Percent of Students International: | 1% |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 2,736 | $ 6,048 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 225 | $ 225 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,481 | 43% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 905 | 32% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 744 | 3% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 2,225 | 46% | |
Any Aid: |
66% |
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18 months ago
Best Answer
My dad actually teaches there. Well I guess its good, well as far as community colleges it probably is. There is a reason why it is one of the largest in the nation. The credits transfer easily to Ohio State after.
The bottom line is community college is community college.
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