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Founded in 1963, Columbus State Community College is the largest community college in Ohio, with more than 24,000 students.

Academic Year:
Four quarters, 11 weeks each.
Class Size:
Average class size is 19 students. Faculty-to-student ratio is 17:1
Programs of Study:
Columbus State offers more than 140 associate degree and certificate programs in areas of business, health, health/public services and engineering technologies. The college's Arts & Sciences department allows students to complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree, which they can finish at another school.
Coverage zone:
Columbus State serves Franklin, Union, Madison and Delaware counties.
Downtown Campus:
The main campus is located on more than 80 acres in Columbus' Discovery District. It includes a library, bookstore, cafeteria, two computer labs, several student lounges, a parking garage and several parking lots.
- Campus Maps
Suburban Facilities:
Columbus State operates 10 suburban centers in Delaware, Dublin, Gahanna, Grandview, Grove City, Groveport, Marysville, Plain City, Southwest Columbus (Bolton Field) and Westerville.
- Off Campus Centers
Student Activities:
Columbus State students participate in 45 student clubs, honor societies and organizations, including concert band, choir, sports teams, theater groups, and the student newspaper, Cougar News.
- Student Activities