Columbus State Community College is a public community college in Columbus, Ohio, founded in 1963 and serving as one of the largest community colleges in the state. C-State, as the college is known, enrolls over 26,000 students and is renowned for its exceptionally diverse international student body, welcoming over 2,000 students from more than 130 countries — among the most diverse international communities of any US community college. The college offers comprehensive associate degree, certificate, and workforce development programs through numerous schools and divisions, with particular strength in health sciences, information technology, business, and engineering technology. Columbus State's Cougars compete at the NJCAA Division II level in basketball, golf, and volleyball through the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC). Located in Columbus, one of the fastest-growing cities in the Midwest, the college provides students direct access to a robust employment market spanning healthcare, technology, and financial services.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$14,044
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $11,224
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
