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Colleges in Columbus, OH

CampusPin lists 13 colleges and universities in or near Columbus, Ohio, 11 universities and 2 community colleges, with 2 public and 11 private institutions.

Columbus is anchored by Ohio State (one of the largest U.S. universities) and Columbus State Community College.

Columbus colleges by the numbers

Largest by enrollment
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Lowest published tuition
Columbus State Community College ($5,488)
Published tuition range
$5,488–$43,234
Most selective
Ohio State University-Main Campus (61% accept.)
Public / private
2 public · 11 private
4-year / 2-year
11 universities · 2 community colleges

Among the 13 colleges listed here, Ohio State University-Main Campus is the largest by enrollment; Columbus State Community College has the lowest published in-state tuition at $5,488; Ohio State University-Main Campus is the most selective at a 61% acceptance rate. Published figures are sticker price, not net price — compare net price and outcomes on each profile.

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Data sources & methodology

College listings for Columbus, Ohio are compiled from federal datasets and each institution's own published information.

Sources used across this page

Not every source informs every figure. Each data point draws on the source appropriate to it see the relevant section and the data dictionary for field-level provenance.

  • IPEDS / NCES College Navigator

    Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.

  • U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

    Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.

  • Institutional websites

    Each school's official admissions, registrar, and financial-aid pages are the authoritative source for current details.

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