How much has CSCC's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

44.12%

In-State

33.14%

Out-of-State

CSCC's tuition & fees has increased from $8,430 (2015) to $11,224 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 33.14% over the past 10 years.

CSCC's tuition increase rate is higher than the Ohio's average increase rate of 7.23%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 10.99%.

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 46.11% from 2015 ($18,360).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, CSCC's COA is $26,825, which is increased by 7.10% from last year.

The following table and chart show changes to CSCC's COA over the past 10 years.

YearLiving On CampusLiving Off CampusChange by Year
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
2015-16 --$13,738$18,360-
2016-17 --$13,810$18,4320.39%
2017-18 --$14,894$19,5165.88%
2018-19 --$15,609$20,2313.66%
2019-20 --$16,090$21,0424.01%
2020-21 --$16,390$21,4992.17%
2021-22 --$16,540$21,8061.43%
2022-23 --$17,312$22,7354.26%
2023-24 --$19,468$25,04710.17%
2024-25 --$21,089$26,8257.10%
On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 33.14% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $11,224. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Columbus State Community College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$3,808$8,430-
2016-17$3,808$8,430
2017-18$3,808$8,430
2018-19$4,284$8,9065.65%
2019-20$4,588$9,5407.12%
2020-21$4,888$9,9974.79%
2021-22$5,038$10,3043.07%
2022-23$5,188$10,6112.98%
2023-24$5,338$10,9172.88%
2024-25$5,488$11,2242.81%
Columbus State Community College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $2,000, and it has increased 38.70% from the year 2015 to 2025.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$1,442-
2016-17$1,442
2017-18$1,5285.96%
2018-19$1,5290.07%
2019-20$1,5300.07%
2020-21$1,530
2021-22$1,530
2022-23$1,6125.36%
2023-24$1,80011.66%
2024-25$2,00011.11%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 18.84% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Columbus State Community College.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$8,488-
2016-17$8,5600.85%
2017-18$9,55811.66%
2018-19$9,7962.49%
2019-20$9,9721.80%
2020-21$9,972
2021-22$9,972
2022-23$10,5125.42%
2023-24$12,33017.29%
2024-25$13,60110.31%

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2025 tuition and increase rate from last year between Columbus State Community College and similar schools.

20252024Increase Rate
Columbus State Community College$11,224
($5,488)		$10,917
($5,338)		2.81%
Ohio State University-Main Campus$40,022
($13,244)		$38,365
($12,859)		4.32%
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus$28,697
($13,363)		$28,240
($12,906)		1.62%
Kent State University at Kent$21,575
($12,920)		$20,880
($11,767)		3.33%
Ohio University-Main Campus$24,838
($14,158)		$24,114
($13,746)		3.00%
Sinclair Community College$8,556
($4,809)		$8,316
($4,569)		2.89%

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