Big Bend Community College
- 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.
School Highlights
Big Bend Community College serves 2,131 students (68% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 53%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 2,131 students
- In-state tuition: $4,150
- Out-state tuition: $4,550
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 57%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Big Bend Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 214 teachers has grown by 137% over five years.
Big Bend Community College
(WA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
214 staff
353 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Big Bend Community College has grown by 5% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 31:1 over five years.
The Big Bend Community College diversity score of 0.64 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,131 students
4,700 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
1,457 students
2,313 students
# Part-Time Students
674 students
2,387 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
200 students
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
41%
15%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
43%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
8%
% Non Resident races
n/a
4%
% Unknown races
8%
12%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.73
College Completion Rate
38%
38%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,900
$36,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,150 is more than the state average of $4,058. The in-state tuition has grown by 7% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,550 is less than the state average of $7,211. The out-state tuition has grown by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,150
$4,058
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,550
$7,211
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
70%
64%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,379
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,244
$6,267
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Big Bend Community College is Wenatchee Valley College (50.3 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
Wenatchee Valley College
Public
1300 Fifth St
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 682-6800
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 682-6800
50.3 miles
| 3,352 students
Yakima Valley College
Public
South 16th Ave. & Nob Hill Blvd.
Yakima, WA 98907
(509) 574-4600
Yakima, WA 98907
(509) 574-4600
70.3 miles
| 4,650 students
500 Tausick Way
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 522-2500
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 522-2500
91.0 miles
| 3,671 students
3410 W Fort George Wright Dr
Spokane, WA 99224
(509) 533-3500
Spokane, WA 99224
(509) 533-3500
93.2 miles
| 5,023 students
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