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Columbia Basin College

Columbia Basin College

Pasco, WA · Suburb · 4,640 students
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$8,317
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
30%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
35% typical
$46,680
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$40,669 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
About

Columbia Basin College (CBC) in Pasco, Washington, is highly regarded for its robust, career-focused programs, particularly its premier healthcare degrees housed in a state-of-the-art Richland health sciences center, as well as strong pathways in cybersecurity, business, and nuclear technology. As a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, CBC offers a welcoming and inclusive campus culture defined by active student clubs, competitive NWAC athletic teams, and supportive, small-class learning environments. What truly sets the college apart is its selection of targeted Applied Bachelor’s degrees, allowing students to earn high-value four-year credentials at a fraction of traditional university tuition rates. Additionally, CBC features the world-class Bechtel National Planetarium on campus and maintains close partnerships with the nearby Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, providing students with exceptional STEM resources and local internship opportunities.

Wikipedia:Columbia Basin College (CBC) is a public community college in Pasco, Washington. It is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. The college offers English as a second language and General Educational Development (GED) prep classes, the Running Start program, many associate degree programs, and the Bachelor of Applied Science degree.

Location
Pasco, WA, 99301 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
SEA · Seattle
172 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$6,555$8,668
Housing & food (on campus)$11,222$11,222
Books & supplies$745$745
Cost of attendance$29,787$31,959
Average net price$8,317Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$8,668
In-state: $6,555
Housing & food (on campus)$11,222
Books & supplies$745
Cost of attendance$31,959
In-state: $29,787
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $8,317
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.columbiabasin.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27
Columbia Basin College’s own figures for 2026-27, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$8,409
Housing$18,258
Books & supplies$528
Personal expenses$1,968
Transportation$2,796
Total published by the school$31,959
See how the in-state total ($29,787) is made up
How it’s made up · in-state, 2026-27
Columbia Basin College’s own figures for 2026-27, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$6,237
Housing$18,258
Books & supplies$528
Personal expenses$1,908
Transportation$2,796
Total published by the school$29,787
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$7,010
$30–48k
$7,642
$48–75k
$9,595
$75–110k
$11,019
$110k+
$17,228
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
30%
Entered 2017–18
Transferred
12%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
36% graduated · 20% transferred · 2% still enrolled · 42% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$38,255
10 yrs after entry$46,680
Debt
Median at graduation$14,829
Monthly payment$157
Middle 50% owe$2.8k–$11.6k
90th percentile$20,060
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate/Associate's: $40,669 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions

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Student Body
Gender
Men 37%Women 63%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
20 : 1
Pell grant
26%
First-gen
50%
Family income
$24,700
Independent
45%
Age at entry
24.0
Part-time
41%
Race & ethnicity
White
31%
Hispanic
53%
Black
1%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Unknown
8%
Varsity sports
NWAC · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$38,255
After 10 yrs
$46,680
Business Administration, Management and Operations73
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management32
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods17
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions16
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing13
Computer and Information Sciences, General8
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions3
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$27M
Full-time faculty
98%
Faculty salary
$9,413/mo
Teaching spend
$6,870
per student
Federal loans
4%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate/Associate's
Undergraduate profile
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