Preferred Pathway

Your path to a debt-free bachelor’s degree?

Hundreds of Options. Nine Partners. Zero Debt.

In 2015-2016, 76% of Columbus State students did not take on any student loan debt. What’s the secret? By completing your first two years of college at Columbus State, you can save up to 40% or more off the cost of a bachelor’s degree.


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Preferred Pathway Partners

If you participate in the Columbus State Preferred Pathway® program, you’ll be guaranteed admission when you transfer to any one of nine great regional colleges and universities. Preferred Pathway saves you both time and tuition because you take only the courses needed for your degree.


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Ohio State University
Ohio University
Franklin University
Ohio Wesleyan
Miami University
CCAD
Ohio Dominican University
Otterbein University
Capital University

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