Columbus State Community College



General Information

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  • Carnegie Classification:
  • Associate's--Public Urban-serving Single Campus
  • Religious Affiliation:
  • Not applicable
  • Federal Aid:
  • Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).


Enrollment (Fall 2008)

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  • Total enrollment:
  • 24482
  • Undergraduate enrollment:
  • 24482, 0
  • 24482
  • Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment:
  • 24482, 0
  • 24482
  • Graduate enrollment:
  • 24482, 0
  • 24482
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Full-time):
  • 44.00, 56
  • 44.00%
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Part-time):
  • 56, 44
  • 56%
  • Undergraduate student gender (Male):
  • 43.00, 57
  • 43.00%
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Female):
  • 57, 43
  • 57%

Undergraduate race/ethnicity

  • American Indian or Alaska Native:
  • 1.00, 99
  • 1.00%
  • Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:
  • 3.00, 97
  • 3.00%
  • Black or African American:
  • 21.00, 79
  • 21.00%
  • Hispanic/Latino:
  • 2.00, 98
  • 2.00%
  • White:
  • 69.00, 31
  • 69.00%
  • Two or more races:
  • 4.00, 96
  • 4.00%
  • Race/ethnicity unknown:
  • 4.00, 96
  • 4.00%
  • Non-resident alien:
  • 0.00, 100
  • 0.00%

Undergraduate Student Age

  • 24 and under:
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • 25 and over:
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • Age unknown:
  • 4.00, 96
  • 4.00%

Age data are reported for Fall 2007.

Undergraduate Student Residence

  • In-state:
  • 4.00, 96
  • 4.00%
  • Out-of-state:
  • 4.00, 96
  • 4.00%
  • Foreign countries:
  • 4.00, 96
  • 4.00%
  • Unknown:
  • 4.00, 96
  • 4.00%

Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.

  • Graduate attendance status (Full-time):
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • Graduate attendance status (Part-time):
  • 0, 100
  • 0%

Estimated Student Expenses (Before Aid)

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Undergraduate academic year prices

Detailed Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
Tuition and fees
In-state $3,074 $3,074 $3,074
Out-state $6,530 $6,530 $6,530
Books and supplies $1,050 $1,050 $1,050
Living arrangement
Detailed Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
Room and board (Off Campus) $6,300 $6,300 $6,300
Other (Off Campus) $1,740 $1,740 $1,740
Other (Off Campus with Family) $1,740 $1,740 $1,740
Total Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
In-state
Off Campus $11,114 $11,114 $11,114
Off Campus with Family $4,814 $4,814 $4,814
Out-state
Off Campus $14,570 $14,570 $14,570
Off Campus with Family $8,270 $8,270 $8,270

Financial Aid

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Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students, 2007-2008

  • % of students receiving any financial aid:
  • 65.00, 35
  • 65%
  • % of students receiving grant aid by type:
  • 45.00,42.00,29.00,4.00
  • Total grants: 45%
    Federal: 42%
    State/Local: 29%
    Institutional: 4%
  • Average amount of grant aid received by type:
  • 4029,3041,1666,1750
  • Total grants: $10,486
    Federal: $3,041
    State/Local: $1,666
    Institutional: $1,750

Retention and Graduation Rates

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First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor s degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
  • Student retention (Full-time):
  • 51.00, 49
  • 51%
  • Student retention (Part-time):
  • 36.00, 64
  • 36%

Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2007 and Returned in Fall 2008

Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002
  • Overall graduation rate:
  • 16.00, 84
  • 16%
  • Transfer-out rate*:

Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program

(*) Not all institutions report transfer-out rates.

Bachelor s Degree Graduation Rates

Bachelor s degree graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students beginning their studies full-time and are planning to get a bachelor s degree and who complete their degree program within a specified amount of time.

6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
  • (!)Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:
  • 5.00, 95
  • 5%
  • (!)Black or African American:
  • 4.00, 96
  • 4%
  • Hispanic/Latino:
  • 4.00, 96
  • 4%
  • White:
  • 12.00, 88
  • 12%
  • Race/ethnicity unknown:
  • 3.00, 97
  • 3%

Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program

(!) Interpret data with caution. There are insufficient cases for a reliable estimate.
One or more categories are not present in the race/ethnicity graph because of an insufficient number of cases.

Programs/Majors

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Completions 2007-2008

Business, management, marketing, and related support services

Program1 to <2 year CertificateAssociate<1 year Certificate
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping1629-
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General018-
Business Administration and Management, General-114-
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other-1-
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies-20-
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other-20-
Hospitality Administration/Management, General4180
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other-0-
Human Resources Management and Services, Other18--
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General-5-
Logistics and Materials Management550
Marketing, Other-0-
Marketing/Marketing Management, General-16-
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management8--
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management310
Real Estate-15-
Selling Skills and Sales Operations--18
Tourism and Travel Services Management-14-
Category total5427618

Communications technologies/technicians and support services

Program1 to <2 year CertificateAssociate<1 year Certificate
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other-2-
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production8266
Category total8286

Computer and information sciences and support services

Program1 to <2 year CertificateAssociate<1 year Certificate
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other8-0
Computer and Information Sciences, General-21-
Computer Programming, Specific Applications-6-
Computer Programming/Programmer, General390
Word Processing14-0
Category total2536-

Engineering technologies/technicians

Program1 to <2 year CertificateAssociate<1 year Certificate
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician06-
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician441-
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician6832-
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician011-
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician2528-
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other144-
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician-13-
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech-11-
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other1828-
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other-0-
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician135-
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other3--
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician-11-
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician2--
Quality Control Technology/Technician-0-
Surveying Technology/Surveying410
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech1-0
Category total152191-

Family and consumer sciences/human sciences

Program1 to <2 year CertificateAssociate<1 year Certificate
Adult Development and Aging-0-
Child Care and Support Services Management0-109
Family and Community Services1--
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other-61-
Category total161109

Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics

Program1 to <2 year CertificateAssociate<1 year Certificate
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation4025-
Category total4025-

Health professions and related clinical sciences

Program1 to <2 year CertificateAssociate<1 year Certificate
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other50-
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician-26-
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist-12-
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician113-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)37210
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator-11-
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician-0-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management7--
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training34--
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder9--
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist-23-
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist0--
Medical/Clinical Assistant86-
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other144-
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist-13-
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)-167-
Physical Therapist Assistant2--
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other-0-
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist-21-
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling2--
Surgical Technology/Technologist189-
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant-67-
Category total134423-

Legal professions and studies

Program1 to <2 year CertificateAssociate<1 year Certificate
Legal Assistant/Paralegal1346-
Category total1346-

Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities

Program1 to <2 year CertificateAssociate<1 year Certificate
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies-395-
Category total-395-

Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians

Program1 to <2 year CertificateAssociate<1 year Certificate
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician19--
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician0--
Category total19--

Multi/interdisciplinary studies

Program1 to <2 year CertificateAssociate<1 year Certificate
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other71-
Category total71-

Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies

Program1 to <2 year CertificateAssociate<1 year Certificate
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other4925-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science-3-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other-1-
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management-39-
Category total4968-

Personal and culinary services

Program1 to <2 year CertificateAssociate<1 year Certificate
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef3--
Culinary Arts/Chef Training-14-
Category total314-

Precision production

Program1 to <2 year CertificateAssociate<1 year Certificate
Boilermaking/Boilermaker--2
Category total--2

Security and protective services

Program1 to <2 year CertificateAssociate<1 year Certificate
Criminal Justice/Police Science-25-
Fire Science/Fire-fighting-2-
Category total-27-

Visual and performing arts

Program1 to <2 year CertificateAssociate<1 year Certificate
Photography0-0
Category total---
Grand total5051591135

Varsity Athletic Teams

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2007-2008 Varsity Athletes

NJCAA Division II Men Women
Basketball 15 11
Volleyball - 13

Accreditation

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Institutional Accreditation

Agency Periods of Accreditation Status
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission1973-01-01-Accredited

Specialized Accreditation

American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation1999-07-23-Accredited
American Dietetic Association, Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
American Dietetic Association, Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education1979-09-01-Accredited
American Veterinary Medical Association, Council on Education
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
American Veterinary Medical Association, Council on Education1974-05-07-Accredited
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology1995-01-01-Accredited
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission1983-10-01-Accredited