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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Columbia Basin College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security

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
Accreditation
  • 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
 
 
 
Columbia Basin College Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $29.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • Open Admission Policy
  • Accepts Any Student Who Applies
 
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving6%39%40%1%
Avg Amount Receiving$3,744$3,195$1,929$1,184
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)8.5%12.8%8.7%
Number in Default334735
Number in Repayment384367402
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
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
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business and Marketing Studies
Bookkeeping57-
Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services, Other-1-
Commerce-10-
Marketing622-
Office Management33-
Receptionist3--
 
Communication Technology
Radio and Television Broadcasting2--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other11-
Computer Programming65-
Computer Systems Networking-11-
Data Processing-2-
Web and Digital Design-2-
Web and Multimedia Management-1-
 
Education
Early Childhood Education-10-
Education---
 
Engineering Technology
Drafting and Design2--
Engineering Technology-9-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Dental Hygiene-17-
Health Unit Coordinator3--
Licensed Practical Nurse42--
Medical Administration2--
Medical Insurance Coding-6-
Medical Office Assistant2--
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other-4-
Nursing-52-
Radiologic Technology-11-
Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling-5-
Surgical Technology45-
Medical Assistant63-
 
Legal Professions and Studies
Legal Administrative Assistant-1-
Paralegal-1-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts-585-
 
Mechanic and Repair Technology
Auto Mechanics Technology-9-
 
Precision Production
Machine Tool Technology-3-
Welding Technology-7-
 
Security and Protective Services
Fire Services Administration-2-
Forensic Science-1-
Law Enforcement Administration-8-
 
 
    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
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien80.1%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown1011%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 186609%
Ages 18-191,61923%
Ages 20-211,00314%
Ages 22-2480312%
Ages 25-2994213%
Ages 30-345588%
Ages 35-393495%
Ages 40-494316%
Ages 50-653195%
Age Over 652684%
Age Unknown260.4%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees567351216
Faculty Status326127199
Tenured Faculty9595-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service326127199
Primarily Instruction326127199
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial1616-
Other Professionals8989-
Technical and/or Paraprofessional13611917
Clerical And Secretarial90873
Skilled Crafts77-
Service and/or Maintenance25241
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
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)
Overall Athletic Team Information
     TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
    Athlete Student Aid
    Total Aid$137,861$64,145$73,716
    Ratio (%)100%47%53%
     
    Participants
    All Athletes1447965
    Unduplicated Athletes1417863
    Baseball3333-
    Basketball251213
    Golf1192
    Soccer472522
    Softball16-16
    Volleyball12-12
     
    Coaches Salaries
    Head Coaches-$4,350$4,573
    Assistant Coaches-$3,427$2,936
     
    Coaches
    All Coaches211011
    Baseball33-
    Head Coaches11-
    Assistant Coaches22-
    Basketball633
    Head Coaches211
    Assistant Coaches422
    Golf422
    Head Coaches211
    Assistant Coaches211
    Soccer422
    Head Coaches211
    Assistant Coaches211
    Softball2-2
    Head Coaches1-1
    Assistant Coaches1-1
    Volleyball2-2
    Head Coaches1-1
    Assistant Coaches1-1
      Retention Rates
    • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 58%
    • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 47%
    Graduation Rates
     (%) of Entering Class
    Overall
    All Students16%
     
    By Gender
    Male14%
    Female18%
     
    By Race
    American Indian13%
    Black-
    Asian20%
    Hispanic4%
    White19%
    Unknown14%
    Crime Statistics
     2007-082006-07
    Criminal Offenses
    On Campus
    Forcible Rape-1
    Burglary-1
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