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$5,488
per year
In-State Tuition
N/A
Acceptance Rate
28%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
Columbus State Community College is a community college in Columbus, OH.
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5 exams
15 credits
$2,744 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$4,390 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$7,683 saved
33 of 34 CLEP exams accepted · Up to $21,769potential savings
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Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor's program rather than lead to one specific career. They're a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A self-directed program drawing on several fields, usually taken to complete general-education requirements before transferring. NCES CIP 24.0102 "General Studies".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
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Net Price(family income < $30K)
$6,777
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$39,435
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$8,749
Among completers who borrowed
CLEP Savings at Columbus State Community College
⚠️ Partial acceptance — verify which exams apply
Each 3-credit CLEP exam (~$97) replaces approximately $183 in tuition.
5 exams
15 credits
Save $2,744
8 exams
24 credits
Save $4,390
14 exams
42 credits
Save $7,683
Verified Jul 2026
5 exams
15 credits
$2,744 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$4,390 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$7,683 saved
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 56 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 53 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 59 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 5 | 64 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 4 | 63 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 0 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | 0 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 3 | 63 | Accepted |
Type
Community College
Location
Columbus, Ohio
Franklin County
Control
Public
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