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Columbia Basin College
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.
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
Admissions Requirements
Transcript
No
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
7,034
Total Number of Undergrads
7,034
Classroom Sizes
Student:Faculty Ratio
18:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
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. | $5,613
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| 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. | $7,294
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Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
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$9,875
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| Books and Supplies | $840
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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.
29%
Average Aid Per Year
$5,889
29%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,077
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,060
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.
7%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$4,671
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.
$6,856
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.
$125
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$39,400
What Students Are Saying
2.88
Average Rating
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
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
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