COLUMBIA BASIN COLLEGE (CBC)
- 2600 N 20th Ave
- Pasco, WA 99301
- OPEID College Code: 00377400
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- General Phone: (509) 547-0511
- President: Richard Cummins
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 6,978
- College Alias: CBC
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About
Columbia Basin College is a 2 year college located in Pasco, Washington. The college was founded in 1965 to serve the Benton and Franklin counties. The college services over 13,000 students a year and has grown over the decade, expanding its offerings and building new facilities. CBC provides a safe learning environment and believes in equality in its dealings with students, providing the skills necessary for residents of its service area to succeed.
Academics
Columbia Basin College offers a diverse number of programs to help prepare its students for transfer into four year institutions or to prepare them for a career of their choosing. CBC also offers a single Baccalaureate program in applied management.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrolling at Columbia Basin College must complete and submit the application along with the application fee and take the COMPASS placement exam. Students applying for financial aid should complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and visit the financial aid office to discuss options.
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
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- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Large
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Medium Two-Year
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.columbiabasin.edu
- Admission Fees
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $29.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: CBC Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 47%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 6% | 39% | 40% | 1% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,744 | $3,195 | $1,929 | $1,184 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 8.5% | 12.8% | 8.7% |
| Number in Default | 33 | 47 | 35 |
| Number in Repayment | 384 | 367 | 402 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $3,075 | $2,901 | $2,901 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,075 | $2,901 | $2,901 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $4,270 | $4,096 | $4,096 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,065 | $1,020 | $965 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,460 | $7,885 | $7,461 |
| Other Expenses | $3,430 | $3,280 | $3,104 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,225 | $3,280 | $2,911 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $4,140 | $3,921 | $3,866 |
| In-State | $4,140 | $3,921 | $3,866 |
| Out of State | $5,335 | $5,116 | $5,061 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $16,030 | $15,086 | $14,431 |
| In-State | $16,030 | $15,086 | $14,431 |
| Out of State | $17,225 | $16,281 | $15,626 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $7,365 | $6,996 | $6,777 |
| In-State | $7,365 | $6,996 | $6,777 |
| Out of State | $8,560 | $8,191 | $7,972 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 6,978 Undergraduate: 6,978
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,299 Female: 3,679
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3,299 Female: 3,679
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,351 Part-Time: 3,627
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,351 Part-Time: 3,627
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 8 | 0.1% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 101 | 1% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 660 | 9% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,619 | 23% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,003 | 14% |
| Ages 22-24 | 803 | 12% |
| Ages 25-29 | 942 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 558 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 349 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 431 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 319 | 5% |
| Age Over 65 | 268 | 4% |
| Age Unknown | 26 | 0.4% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 567 | 351 | 216 |
| Faculty Status | 326 | 127 | 199 |
| Tenured Faculty | 95 | 95 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 326 | 127 | 199 |
| Primarily Instruction | 326 | 127 | 199 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 16 | 16 | - |
| Other Professionals | 89 | 89 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 136 | 119 | 17 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 90 | 87 | 3 |
| Skilled Crafts | 7 | 7 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 25 | 24 | 1 |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $57,205 (124) | $59,200 (59) | $55,395 (65) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $47,206 (3) | $45,000 (2) | $51,619 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $56,766 (127) | $58,466 (61) | $55,195 (66) |
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $137,861 | $64,145 | $73,716 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 47% | 53% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 144 | 79 | 65 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 141 | 78 | 63 |
| Baseball | 33 | 33 | - |
| Basketball | 25 | 12 | 13 |
| Golf | 11 | 9 | 2 |
| Soccer | 47 | 25 | 22 |
| Softball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $4,350 | $4,573 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $3,427 | $2,936 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 21 | 10 | 11 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 58%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 47%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 16% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 14% |
| Female | 18% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | 13% |
| Black | - |
| Asian | 20% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| White | 19% |
| Unknown | 14% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Burglary | - | 1 |
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