ROTC at Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH · public
Yes, through cross-town: Columbus State Community College students join Army ROTC at Capital University and Air Force ROTC at The Ohio State University.
Cross-town & partner options
Columbus State Community College students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 2.8 mi
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 2.4 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Columbus State Community College in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 2.7 students start ROTC here each year
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 65% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $5,488 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $11,224 |
| Average net price | $8,400 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 28% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Columbus State Community College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Columbus State Community College has 17,549 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: VA lists no Yellow Ribbon agreement for Columbus State Community College.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Columbus State Community College: FAQ
Does Columbus State Community College have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Columbus State Community College students join Army ROTC at Capital University and Air Force ROTC at The Ohio State University.
Which ROTC branches can Columbus State Community College students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Capital University, 3 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at The Ohio State University, 2 mi).
Is ROTC at Columbus State Community College on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Columbus State Community College and train with the unit at Capital University and The Ohio State University.
School links and location
These links belong to Columbus State Community College. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
cscc.edu
- Admissions
cscc.edu
- Apply
cscc.edu
- Financial aid
cscc.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Columbus, OH 43215
IPEDS UNITID: 202222
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