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%.

Top Rankings

Columbia Basin College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges 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 ClassificationBaccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate'sBaccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution LevelFour or more yearsFour or more years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty436 staff353 staff
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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 Enrollment7,280 students4,700 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio17:113:1
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# Full-Time Students3,920 students2,313 students
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# Part-Time Students3,360 students2,387 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		126 students140 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan		-
1%
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% Asian
2%
7%
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% Hispanic
41%
15%
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% Black
1%
5%
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% White
48%
47%
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% Two or more races
4%
8%
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% Unknown races
3%
12%
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Diversity Score0.600.73
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College Completion Rate
32%
28%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$36,400$36,400
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Tuition Cost 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 NotesNone
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid65%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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Sports

Total Sports Offered6 sports
SportsBaseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball,
Golf, Soccer,
Softball, Volleyball,
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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. 

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Columbia Basin College is Walla Walla Community College (41.9 miles away).
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  • Walla Walla Community College
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    Public
    3,671 students | 41.90 Mi500 Tausick Way
    Walla Walla, WA 99362
    (509) 522-2500     41.903,671
  • Blue Mountain Community College
    Public
    1,559 students | 42.70 Mi2411 NW Carden Ave
    Pendleton, OR 97801
    (541) 276-1260     42.701,559
  • Big Bend Community College
    Public
    2,131 students | 65.10 Mi7662 Chanute St NE
    Moses Lake, WA 98837
    (509) 793-2222     65.102,131
  • Yakima Valley College
    Public
    4,650 students | 70.90 MiSouth 16th Ave. & Nob Hill Blvd.
    Yakima, WA 98907
    (509) 574-4600     70.904,650
  • Wenatchee Valley College
    Public
    3,352 students | 99.60 Mi1300 Fifth St
    Wenatchee, WA 98801
    (509) 682-6800     99.603,352
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 7,280 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,771
  • Out-state tuition: $6,858
  • Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
  • Minority enrollment: 52%
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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.
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