Big Bend Community College

7662 Chanute St, Moses Lake, WA, 98837-3299 - View a map of this school Map

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The mission of Big Bend Community College is to serve the educational needs of a diverse population throughout its service district. As a comprehensive two-year community college, the institution works with its partners to provide a variety of educational opportunities, including courses and training for university and college transfer, occupational and technical programs, basic skills and developmental education, community and continuing education, pre-employment and customized training for local business and industry and support services for students....

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School Overview:

  • Big Bend Community College
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County Grant County, WA -
Title IV Eligible Yes Yes
Carnegie Classification Associate of Arts Colleges Associate of Arts Colleges
Institution Level At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control Public Public
Full-Time Undergraduate 1,148 students 1,020 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 720 students 1,444 students
Total Enrollment 1,868 students 2,213 students
Total Dormitory Capacity 150 students 229 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 55% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 44% 46%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $2,884 $2,845
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 44% 29%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $1,974 $1,273
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 12% 12%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $592 $1,146
% Students Receiving Loans 1% 38%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $3,000 $3,129

School Notes:

  • BBCC is one of the smallest community colleges in Washington State, yet it serves one of the largest rural districts of 4,600 square miles. The service district includes all of Grant and Adams Counties and the Odessa School District in Lincoln County.
  • Big Bend Community College was authorized by the Washington State Board of Education in 1961. Beginning fall quarter 1962 BBCC held its first regular classes at night in Moses Lake High School. The college opened classes in a new facility located a short distance southeast of the city of Moses Lake fall quarter 1963. In 1966, BBCC acquired a 159-acre tract of land on the former Larson Air Force Base, which became the permanent college campus for all programs in 1975.
  • Since 1962 our six-fold mission of college transfer, vocational and developmental education, community service/continuing education, business and industry partnerships, and student support services has provided the environment for their success.
  • BBCC offers the Associate in Arts and Science (AA&S) DirectTransfer Agreement (DTA) degree, the Associate in Science (AS) degree, the Associate in Pre-Nursing DTA/MRP (Major Ready Pathway) degree, the Associate in Applied Science-Transfer (AAS-T) degree, the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree, the Associate in General Studies (AGS) degree and the Certificates of Achievement and Accomplishment.
  • Big Bend Community College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Its transfer credits are normally accepted by other accredited colleges.
  • Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.

In the News:

  • GANGS: Deputies give update (Columbia Basin Herald)
    posted on November 18, 2009 at 12:24:11 am
    MOSES LAKE — Two members of the Grant County Sheriff’s Office gang unit spoke to citizens about Columbia Basin gangs this week. About 50 people attended the meeting at Big Bend Community College.
  • Reeves, Barth (The Wenatchee World)
    posted on November 11, 2009 at 04:58:52 pm
    Justine Reeves of Orondo and Andrew Barth of Quincy have announced their engagement. She is the daughter of Randy and Robin Reeves of Orondo. His parents are Todd and Lisa Barth of Quincy.
  • MACC seeks radio upgrades (Columbia Basin Herald)
    posted on November 2, 2009 at 08:25:41 pm
    MOSES LAKE — Questions from emergency service departments about radio system upgrade costs and possible increased user fees will be discussed next month.
  • Moses Lake soldiers saluted (Columbia Basin Herald)
    posted on November 2, 2009 at 08:25:31 pm
    MOSES LAKE — For soldier Jeff Merker, the best part of returning from Iraq was re-uniting with his daughter. “My daughter was only six months old when I left and it was hard watching her grow up on Skype,” he said.
  • Big Bend receives technology grant (Columbia Basin Herald)
    posted on October 28, 2009 at 11:27:22 pm
    MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College is enhancing their technological programs through a grant received from Rural Utilities Services (RUS). The $153,000 grant enables the college to create an interactive learning environment through media programs online.

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Note: Data has been gathered from several government and commercial data sources. School data reflects years 2002-04 statistics (most recent years available). Area and demographic data reflects year 2000 statistics. Public School Review does not ensure the timeliness or accuracy of the information on this site.

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