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Overview
Columbia Basin College is a public, community institution established in Pasco, Washington. Along with its main campus, CBC also maintains a Health Science Center in the city of Richland. The college offers a wide variety of support programs for students to utilize, such as the College Assistance Migrant Program, the Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement program, and the First-Year Introduction program. Students attending CBC have the opportunity to visit the CBC Arts Center for a number of different events including art gallery exhibits, theater shows, concerts, and lectures.
Average Net Price:
$9,628
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $6,194 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $8,239 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $10,450 |
| Books and Supplies | $702 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
25%
Average Aid Per Year
$7,040
25%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,808
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,078
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
46%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3181
59%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,808
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
2%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,526
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$7,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$126
Students receiving federal loans
2%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,904
Average Other Loans Per Year
$13,000
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
1887
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
Transcript
No
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Application Fee
$29
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
Admissions: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
6,192
Total Number of Undergrads
6,192
Student:Faculty Ratio
19:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
41
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
8
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
50%
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
No
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$39,400
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$7,000
Loan Default Rate
8%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$126
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingKnowing it has the medical field that I want to get into it's great also knwoing that it's close to home that way I can also rent a place for a while and for the holidays it can be easy to go back home.
Sendy from Toppenish, WA
Columbia Basin is a school where there aren't so many students in a classroom that they can actually learn your name. I feel the smaller the classroom size the easier it is to learn. There are less distractions.
Veronica from Big Bear Lake, CA
I'm a new student at Columbia Basin College. I am learning a lot. There are many different programs at CBC. I’m leaning toward the internet specialist degree in the computer science program.
Mitchell from Kennewick, WA
Very Helpful to its students through the help of staff and teachers.
Strive to improve the education of all with easy access to many types of education.
enjoyable environment in and out side the classroom.
Strive to improve the education of all with easy access to many types of education.
enjoyable environment in and out side the classroom.
Erik from Kennewick, WA
Columbia Basin College is a great starting school. The staff there is helpful, it is easy to get around, the campus is clean, and the tuition is pretty cheap. I rate this school an 8/10 so far.
Katie from Pasco, WA
Columbia Basin College is easily one of the top tier community colleges. A campus that is based around the integrity, safety and education of it's many students stands out in the desert region of Washington., and a staff that truly cares about it's students. In short, a great place to be.
Kristopher from Kennewick, WA
CBC is an under rated college that provides an excellent education with incredible professors, challenging curriculum and the resources to succeed! Aside from the superb education, it is also EXTREMELY affordable. An all around smart experience literally and figuratively.
Cheyenne from Kennewick, WA
Great local community college.A very beautiful campus.They offer a variety of different programs fit for anyone.
Jorge from Pasco, WA
I think Columbia Basin College is a great place to start in your path of getting an Education. It is also a great place if you are returning to school after 20 years.
Jill from Pasco, WA
Small classes help you have 1 on 1 with teachers.
CBC has amazing courses.
Everyone motivates each other to do well.
CBC has amazing courses.
Everyone motivates each other to do well.
Susana from Pasco, WA
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