Columbia Basin College

2600 N 20th Ave
Pasco, WA 99301

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Tel: (509) 547-0511

www.columbiabasin.edu

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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 7,280 students (54% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the state community college average of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 53%.

Quick Stats (2022-23)

Enrollment: 7,280 students
In-state tuition: $4,771
Out-state tuition: $6,858
Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
Minority enrollment: 52%
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 grown by 73% 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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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Columbia Basin College has grown by 14% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 36:1 over five years.

The Columbia Basin College diversity score of 0.60 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment

7,280 students

4,700 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

13:1

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# Full-Time Students

3,920 students

2,313 students

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# Part-Time Students

3,360 students

2,387 students

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Total Dormitory Capacity

126 students

140 students

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% American Indian/Alaskan

n/a

% Asian

% Hispanic

41%

15%

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% Black

% White

48%

47%

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% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

n/a

% Unknown races

12%

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Diversity Score

0.60

0.73

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College Completion Rate

32%

28%

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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$36,400

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $4,771 is more than the state average of $4,058. The in-state tuition has grown by 14% over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $6,858 is less than the state average of $7,211. The out-state tuition has grown by 6% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$4,771

$4,058

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$6,858

$7,211

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Tuition Notes

None

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

65%

64%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$13,201

$12,000

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$5,862

$6,267

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Acceptance Rate

n/a

100%

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball

Source: 2020 (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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Quick Stats (2022-23)

Enrollment: 7,280 students
In-state tuition: $4,771
Out-state tuition: $6,858
Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
Minority enrollment: 52%
Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

For Washington public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,058 per year for in-state students and $7,211 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $19,532 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Washington community colleges have a diversity score of 0.73, which is higher than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Washington is Highline College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.