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 6,745 students (56% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the state community college average of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 50%.

Quick Stats (2023)

Enrollment: 6,745 students
In-state tuition: $4,771
Out-state tuition: $6,858
Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
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 144% over five years.

Columbia Basin College

(WA) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Associates Colleges

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 stayed relatively flat over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five years.

The Columbia Basin College diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment

6,745 students

4,189 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

11:1

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# Full-Time Students

3,770 students

2,116 students

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# Part-Time Students

2,975 students

1,887 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

557 students

384 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

3,770 students

2,116 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

n/a

11 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

2,975 students

1,887 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

126 students

160 students

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% American Indian/Alaskan

n/a

% Asian

% Hispanic

40%

14%

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% Black

% White

48%

50%

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% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

n/a

% Unknown races

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Diversity Score

0.61

0.71

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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)

4.82%

2.2%

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 stayed relatively flat 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 grown by 5% 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

67%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$12,500

$11,794

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$6,192

$6,292

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Acceptance Rate

n/a

100%

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball

Source: 2021 (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 (2023)

Enrollment: 6,745 students
In-state tuition: $4,771
Out-state tuition: $6,858
Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
Minority enrollment: 52%
Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

For Washington public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,105 per year for in-state students and $7,359 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 0.71, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Washington is South Seattle College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.