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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 Stats (2025)

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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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

4,711 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

19:1

15:1

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# Full-Time Students

4,176 students

2,028 students

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# Part-Time Students

4,074 students

3,179 students

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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Columbia Basin College.

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

825 students

494 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

4,176 students

2,028 students

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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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% American Indian/Alaskan

n/a

% Asian

10%

% Hispanic

46%

17%

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% Black

% White

41%

44%

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% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

n/a

% Unknown races

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0.62

0.75

This chart displays the diversity score of Columbia Basin College and the community college average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

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

32%

28%

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

0.284%

0.3584%

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 $4,105. 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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Out-State Tuition Fees

$6,858

$7,359

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Tuition Notes

None

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

59%

58%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$12,500

$11,794

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$6,192

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Acceptance Rate

n/a

99%

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball

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 Stats (2025)

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

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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.

Washington community colleges have a of 0.75, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Washington is Renton Technical College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.