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Columbia Basin College

General Information

Name: Columbia Basin College
Address: 2600 N 20th Ave, Pasco, WA 99301
Phone:

  • General information: (509) 547-0511
  • Financial aid office: (509) 547-0511
  • Admissions office: (509) 547-0511

Website: www.columbiabasin.edu
Type of Institution: Public, 2-year
Religious affiliation: None

Estimated Student Expenses

Undergraduate academic year prices
Detailed expenses2006-072005-062004-05
Tuition and fees
        In-state$2,754$2,678$2,334
        Out-of-state$3,752$3,852$3,353
Books and supplies$924$768$738
Living arrangement
Off-campus
        Room and board$7,140$6,783$6,444
        Other expenses$2,970$2,821$2,679
Off-campus with family
        Other expenses$2,786$2,645$2,515

Total expenses   
In-state
        Off-campus$13,788$13,050$12,195
        Off-campus with family$6,464$6,091$5,587
Out-of-state
        Off-campus$14,786$14,224$13,214
        Off-campus with family$7,462$7,265$6,606

Financial Aid Recipients

    Percentage of Students Who Receive Aid:
  • Any form of aid: 31%
  • Federal grants: 25%
  • State/local grants: 22%
  • Institutional grants: 2%
    Average Amount of Aid Received:
  • Federal grants:$2646
  • State/local grants:$1702
  • Institutional grants:$1367

Admissions

Undergraduate application fee (2006-07):$26

Enrollment

Total enrollment: 5670
First-time student retention: 62%
Overall graduation rate: 26%

Characteristics of students

    • Attendance:
    • Full Time: 47%
    • Part Time: 53%
    • Gender:
    • Men: 45%
    • Women: 55%

White non-hispanic: 76%
Black non-hispanic: 2%
Hispanic: 15%
Asian/pacific islander: 2%
American indian/alaska native: 1%
Other: 5%

Degrees offered

    Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services
  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping - Associate, Certificate
  • General Office Occupations and Clerical Services - Certificate
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General - Associate, Certificate
  • Office Management and Supervision - Associate
  • Receptionist - Certificate
    Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services
  • Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician - Certificate
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Computer Programming/Programmer, General - Associate, Certificate
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications - Associate
  • Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design - Associate
    Education
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching - Associate
  • Teacher Assistant/Aide - Certificate
    Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General - Certificate
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other - Associate
  • Engineering Technology, General - Associate
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist - Associate
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) - Certificate
  • Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other - Certificate
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other - Associate
  • Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk - Certificate
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training - Certificate
  • Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary - Certificate
  • Medical Office Assistant/Specialist - Certificate
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant - Associate, Certificate
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other - Associate
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) - Associate
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling - Associate
    Legal Professions and Studies
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal - Associate
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies & Humanities
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies - Associate
    Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician - Associate
    Precision Production
  • Machine Tool Technology/Machinist - Associate
  • Welding Technology/Welder - Associate
    Security and Protective Services
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration - Associate
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies - Associate
  • Fire Services Administration - Associate


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