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Columbus State Community College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate100%

A 100% acceptance rate changes the question at Columbus State: your priority is choosing the right program and starting strong, not clearing an admissions hurdle. Because the school is test-optional, treat SAT or ACT prep as a readiness tool for college-level math and reading rather than a required application piece.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Columbus State Community College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Columbus State Community College enrolls 28,081 undergraduate students. Columbus State is located in an urban campus setting. The student-to-faculty ratio is 18:1.

Location

Columbus, OH

Undergrad Enrollment28,081

Freshman RetentionN/A

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio18:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Columbus State Community College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

August 21

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

December 3

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Columbus State, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use retakes to improve your superscore. Because the Regular Decision deadline is August 21, a June or July retake is likely your last practical chance to have scores arrive in time, and fall senior retakes will be too late for Columbus State.

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What you'll actually pay

Columbus State’s in-state tuition is $4,873, while out-of-state tuition is $10,294. To be considered for financial aid on time, submit the FAFSA by the December 3 priority deadline.

In-State Tuition$4,873

Out-of-State Tuition$10,294

Room and Board$8,640

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application Fee$50

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

For out-of-state students, tuition at Columbus State is $10,294, while in-state tuition is $4,873. Room and board is listed at $8,640, so total costs can vary depending on housing choices and student circumstances. Financial aid may help lower the amount students actually pay, especially for those with demonstrated financial need.