Coastal Bend College (CBC)

3800 Charco Rd, Beeville, TX

About

Coastal Bend College, located in Beeville, Texas, was founded in 1965 and was originally known as Bee County College and was established through a vote that established the Bee County Junior College District. The school supports nearly 4000 students annually through a variety of programs and services that offer academic and professional options for individuals of all ages. The school serves multiple counties in whole or in part through campuses located in Beeville, Alice, Kingsville and Pleasonton.

Academics

Individuals enrolled at Coastal Bend College may choose from a variety of courses and programs to suit their needs. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education locally and at low cost then move to a four year institution to complete the final two years.

Career programs provide education and training in a high demand field or industry with the purpose of entering the workforce after completion as a qualified professional. Additionally, continuing and adult education courses are available for individuals seeking professional or personal growth.

Programs offered include:

Admissions and Financial Aid

CBC is an open enrollment institution, and as such admits any individual over eighteen years of age or having a high school diploma if they complete the application, pay all fees, and submit transcripts and test scores if available. Applicants may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration.

Participation in orientation and meeting with a counselor is encouraged. Financial aid is available as loans, grants and scholarships awarded based on need as determined by a student's completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Estimated Costs & Financial Aid

The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $7,400. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition & Fees Information

Tuition is estimated to be around $1,800 per year for in-state and nonresident students
The estimated tuition for part time students is around $70 to $84 per unit

Financial Aid Details

The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.

	Percent of Students	Average Amount
Any Financial Aid	89%	-
Receiving Grants & Scholarships	80%	$2,883
Receiving Student Loans	21%	$2,746

Admissions, Academics, & Student Services

Student Services

To support students and graduates, Coastal Bend College may provide student services like those listed below:

Online course work available
Night and weekend classes available
Remedial courses
Counseling assistance
Employing students to lower education costs
Helping students find work after graduation
Day care for children

Graduation & Transfer Rates

Community colleges offer a variety of career and transfer options for students. The following table shows the graduation and transfer-out rates for Coastal Bend College, versus those community colleges in Texas, which can be valuable information for determining which school to attend.

	CBC	Bee County	Texas
Graduation Rate	29.5%	-	16.5%
Transfer-out Rate	26.7%	-	20.8%

Specialized Programs & Accreditations

Dental Hygienist Program
- Accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (since 1971)
Radiology Technician Program
- Accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (since 2010)

Programs Offered

The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.