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Columbia Basin College

2600 N 20th Ave
Pasco, WA 99301

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Since 1955, Columbia Basin College has helped students of all ages and backgrounds to achieve their dreams of a higher education. CBC offers bachelor and associate degrees, one-year certificates and basic skills in an effort to improve the lives of all in our community.

School Highlights

Columbia Basin College serves 8,250 students (51% of students are full-time).

The college's student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the state community college average of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 56%.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Enrollment: 8,250 students
In-state tuition: $4,771
Out-state tuition: $6,858
Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Minority enrollment: 59%
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Columbia Basin College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 436 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Columbia Basin College

(WA) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's

Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant

Institution Level

Four or more years

Institution Control

Public

Total Faculty

436 staff

353 staff

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Total Faculty Trends Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Columbia Basin College	Washington
2023	436	353
2021	436	353
2020	436	353
2019	436	353
2016	178	157
2015	178	157
2014	178	157
2012	252	166
2011	246	182
2010	254	180
2008	242	184

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Student Body

The student population of Columbia Basin College has grown by 13% over five years.

The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 15:1 over five years.

The Columbia Basin College diversity score of 0.62 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment

8,250 students

5,207 students

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Total Enrollment Trends Over Years (2007-2024)
Year	Columbia Basin College	Washington
2024	8,250	4,825
2023	6,089	3,643
2022	6,089	3,643
2021	6,745	4,189
2020	7,280	4,650
2019	7,280	4,650
2018	6,708	4,253
2016	6,385	5,535
2015	6,385	4,993
2014	6,385	4,993
2013	6,172	4,452
2012	6,246	4,706
2011	6,381	5,024
2010	6,563	4,690
2009	6,563	4,690
2008	6,028	4,140
2007	5,710	4,275

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Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

15:1

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Student-Staff Ratio Trends Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Columbia Basin College	Washington
2023	14:1	11:1
2021	15:1	12:1
2020	17:1	13:1
2019	17:1	13:1
2016	36:1	31:1
2015	36:1	32:1
2014	36:1	32:1
2012	25:1	27:1
2011	26:1	27:1
2010	26:1	27:1
2008	25:1	24:1

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# Full-Time Students

4,176 students

2,028 students

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Full-Time Students Enrollment Trends Over Years (2007-2024)
Year	Columbia Basin College	Washington
2024	4,176	2,058
2023	3,274	1,795
2022	3,274	1,795
2021	3,770	1,962
2020	3,920	2,293
2019	3,920	2,293
2018	3,692	2,168
2016	3,565	2,799
2015	3,565	2,799
2014	3,565	2,799
2013	3,665	2,425
2012	2,883	2,463
2011	3,312	2,785
2010	3,435	2,484
2009	3,435	2,484
2008	3,003	2,039
2007	3,019	1,933

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# Part-Time Students

4,074 students

3,179 students

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Part-Time Students Enrollment Trends Over Years (2007-2024)
Year	Columbia Basin College	Washington
2024	4,074	3,429
2023	2,815	1,906
2022	2,815	1,906
2021	2,975	1,887
2020	3,360	2,387
2019	3,360	2,387
2018	3,016	2,092
2016	2,820	2,504
2015	2,820	2,504
2014	2,820	2,504
2013	2,507	2,018
2012	3,363	2,314
2011	3,069	2,450
2010	3,128	2,206
2009	3,128	2,206
2008	3,025	2,022
2007	2,691	2,383

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

825 students

494 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

4,176 students

2,028 students

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Full-Time Undergraduate Students Enrollment Trends Over Years (2007-2024)
Year	Columbia Basin College	Washington
2024	4,176	2,058
2023	3,274	1,795
2022	3,274	1,795
2021	3,770	1,962
2020	3,920	2,293
2019	3,920	2,293
2018	3,692	2,168
2016	3,565	2,799
2015	3,565	2,578
2014	3,565	2,578
2013	6,172	4,452
2012	6,246	4,706
2011	6,381	5,024
2010	3,435	2,484
2009	3,435	2,484
2008	6,028	4,140
2007	5,710	4,275

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# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

4,074 students

3,179 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

126 students

140 students

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Dormitory Capacity Trends Over Years (2018-2023)
Year	Columbia Basin College	Washington
2023	126	140
2021	126	160
2020	126	145
2019	126	145
2018	126	140

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% American Indian/Alaskan

n/a

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2024)
Year	Columbia Basin College	Washington
2024	29%	47%
2023	2%	8%
2018	35%	51%
2016	1%	1%
2015	1%	1%
2014	1%	1%
2013	1%	1%
2012	1%	1%
2011	1%	1%
2010	1%	1%
2009	1%	1%

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% Asian

10%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Columbia Basin College	Washington
2023	1%	5%
2021	3%	9%
2020	2%	7%
2019	2%	7%
2016	2%	7%
2015	2%	7%
2014	2%	7%
2013	2%	8%
2012	2%	8%
2011	2%	8%
2010	2%	7%
2009	2%	7%
2008	2%	9%

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% Hispanic

46%

17%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2022)
Year	Columbia Basin College	Washington
2022	18%	56%
2021	40%	14%
2020	41%	15%
2019	41%	15%
2016	26%	10%
2015	26%	10%
2014	26%	10%
2013	23%	9%
2012	26%	10%
2011	23%	9%
2010	21%	8%
2009	21%	8%
2008	17%	7%

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% Black

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Columbia Basin College	Washington
2023	42%	15%
2021	1%	5%
2020	1%	5%
2019	1%	5%
2016	2%	4%
2015	2%	4%
2014	2%	4%
2013	1%	5%
2012	1%	6%
2011	1%	6%
2010	1%	4%
2009	1%	4%
2008	1%	5%

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% White

41%

44%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Columbia Basin College	Washington
2023	5%	9%
2021	48%	50%
2020	48%	47%
2019	48%	47%
2016	64%	58%
2015	65%	59%
2014	65%	59%
2013	72%	72%
2012	68%	70%
2011	72%	71%
2010	72%	62%
2009	72%	62%
2008	79%	78%

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% Hawaiian

n/a

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Hawaiian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2018-2024)
Year	Columbia Basin College	Washington
2024	10%	50%
2023	46%	47%
2018	14%	39%

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% Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Columbia Basin College	Washington
2023	4%	11%
2021	4%	8%
2020	4%	8%
2019	4%	8%
2016	3%	5%
2015	3%	5%
2014	3%	5%
2013	1%	4%
2012	2%	5%
2011	1%	5%
2010	1%	4%

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% Non Resident races

n/a

% Unknown races

0.62

0.75

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Columbia Basin College	Washington
2023	0.61	0.69
2021	0.61	0.64
2020	0.60	0.62
2019	0.60	0.62
2018	0.59	0.49
2017	0.60	0.00
2016	0.52	0.56
2015	0.51	0.56
2014	0.51	0.56
2013	0.43	0.68
2012	0.47	0.54
2011	0.43	0.50
2010	0.44	0.49
2009	0.44	0.49
2008	0.35	0.41

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

32%

28%

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Completion Rates For First-Time of Full-Time Students Comparison Over Years (2007-2008)
Year	Columbia Basin College	Washington
2008	32%	28%
2007	28%	27%

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

28%

36%

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Completion Rates For First-Time of Full-Time Students At Four Year Institutions Comparison Over Years (2021-2024)
Year	Columbia Basin College	Washington
2024	28%	36%
2023	36%	36%
2022	36%	36%
2021	4%	2%

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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$36,400

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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) Trends Over Years (2008-2013)
Year	Columbia Basin College	Washington
2013	$36,400	$36,400
2012	$36,200	$35,800
2010	$36,600	$36,300
2008	$36,800	$37,700

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $4,771 is more than the state average of $4,105. The in-state tuition has declined by 17% over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $6,858 is less than the state average of $7,359. The out-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$4,771

$4,105

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Tuition Fees For an In-State Student Trends Over Years (2008-2024)
Year	Columbia Basin College	Washington
2024	$6,194	$4,865
2023	$4,771	$4,000
2021	$4,771	$4,000
2020	$4,771	$3,963
2019	$4,771	$3,963
2016	$4,450	$3,939
2015	$4,176	$3,898
2014	$4,176	$3,898
2013	$4,176	$3,898
2012	$3,828	$3,585
2011	$3,379	$3,228
2010	$2,901	$2,800
2008	$2,901	$2,767

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$6,858

$7,359

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Tuition Fees For an Out-Of-State Student Trends Over Years (2008-2024)
Year	Columbia Basin College	Washington
2024	$8,239	$6,634
2023	$6,858	$8,702
2021	$6,858	$8,702
2020	$6,858	$8,702
2019	$6,858	$8,702
2016	$6,841	$8,708
2015	$6,505	$8,657
2014	$6,505	$8,657
2013	$6,505	$8,657
2012	$5,987	$6,259
2011	$4,567	$5,746
2010	$4,096	$5,005
2008	$4,096	$4,974

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Tuition Notes

None

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

59%

58%

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Financial Aid Student Percentage Comparison Over the Years (2007-2023)
Year	Columbia Basin College	Washington
2023	59%	58%
2022	59%	58%
2021	67%	66%
2020	65%	61%
2019	65%	61%
2018	60%	66%
2017	60%	64%
2016	68%	68%
2015	68%	68%
2014	68%	68%
2013	62%	68%
2012	57%	65%
2011	44%	53%
2010	47%	47%
2009	28%	22%
2008	39%	39%
2007	26%	36%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$12,500

$11,794

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Median Debt For Students Who Have Completed A Certificate Or Degree Trends Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Columbia Basin College	Washington
2023	$12,500	$11,794
2021	$12,500	$11,794
2020	$12,500	$11,794
2019	$13,201	$12,000
2018	$12,000	$11,417
2017	$12,000	$11,417
2015	$11,000	$11,000
2014	$10,500	$10,870
2013	$10,000	$10,500
2012	$9,500	$9,500
2011	$9,299	$9,500
2010	$7,500	$7,611
2008	$6,019	$6,625

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$6,192

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Median Debt For Students Who Have Not Completed A Certificate Or Degree Trends Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Columbia Basin College	Washington
2023	$6,192	$6,192
2021	$6,192	$6,192
2020	$6,192	$6,192
2019	$5,862	$6,333
2018	$5,525	$6,170
2017	$5,525	$6,170
2015	$5,172	$6,000
2014	$4,854	$5,500
2013	$5,224	$5,239
2012	$4,700	$4,928
2011	$4,500	$4,734
2010	$4,000	$4,500
2008	$3,000	$3,484

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Acceptance Rate

n/a

99%

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

GolfSoccer

SoftballVolleyball

Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

Columbia Basin College (CBC) is a public community college serving the Tri-Cities and surrounding communities since 1955. CBC`s mission is to inspire, educate and support all students in an environment of academic excellence leading to the completion of degrees, certifications and educational transfers, while fostering meaningful employment, engaged citizenship and a life-long joy of learning. CBC offers both two and four-year degrees and one-year Certificates. Bachelor of Applied Science degrees are offered in Applied Management, Applied Management in Agriculture or Healthcare Administration, Cyber Security, Dental Hygiene, Information Technology, Project Management and Teacher Education. CBC also offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Columbia Basin College cost?

Columbia Basin College's tuition is approximately $4,771 for In-State students and $6,858 for Out-State students.

What sports does Columbia Basin College offer?

Columbia Basin College offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.

What is Columbia Basin College's ranking?

Columbia Basin College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Washington for: Largest student body.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

Enrollment: 8,250 students
In-state tuition: $4,771
Out-state tuition: $6,858
Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Minority enrollment: 59%
Source: Verified school update

Did You Know?

For Washington public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,105 per year for in-state students and $7,359 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Washington is 82%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Washington community colleges have a of 0.75, which is higher than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Washington is Seattle Central College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.