Tuition & Fees
Summer Semester
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For information on tuition charges and paying fees for Summer 2026, see Summer 2026 Tuition & Fees.
Autumn Semester
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This page contains information for Autumn 2026, including current tuition charges and fee payment procedures using our new system, Workday.
At $6,088 a year for a full-time student, Columbus State offers the lowest tuition in the region. Students who start here and transfer can save as much as 40-60% on the total cost of a bachelor’s degree. The College is also committed to helping students achieve their educational goals with financial aid and flexible payment options.
- Tuition bills for the Autumn 2026 Semester have been posted to student accounts, starting on July 1.
Affordable Tuition
Cost per credit hour for Ohio residents is $202.93.
$6,088 is the approximate cost of the 2025 academic year for a full-time Ohio student. (Represents 30 enrolled credit hours.)
Autumn 2026 Instructional + General Fee Per Credit Hour Chart
Autumn 2025 - Spring 2026 Instructional + General Fee Per Credit Hour Chart
See Tuiton Fee Breakdown, including for Non-Ohio Students and Global Students
Pay Fees Online
Pay online: You can pay fees in our new system, Workday.
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Need more time to pay? Enroll in a Payment Plan
Financial Aid
At Columbus State, we're dedicated to helping students navigate financial aid options, including grants, loans, scholarships and federal work study. Learn more about applying for financial aid.
Is Columbus State Community College free?
No, Columbus State is not free exactly, but our tuition is among the lowest in the region. In fact, about 76% of our students take on zero college debt in any given year. Our tuition is about $6,088 a year for a full-time student.
- Many students can completely cover a year at Columbus State with financial aid and scholarships. Columbus Public Schools grads should check out the Columbus Promise scholarship.