Columbia Basin College

Columbia Basin College is a public, state school in a small town setting in Pasco, Washington. Columbia Basin College was founded in 1955 and enrolls 6,745 undergrads and no graduate students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Columbia Basin College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Columbia Basin College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Columbia Basin College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Columbia Basin College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Columbia Basin College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Columbia Basin College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Columbia Basin College on the Student Life page.

2021 Columbia Basin College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Quarter
In-State Tuition	$5,090
Out-of-State	$6,819
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$0

Is Columbia Basin College a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a look at all of these areas to get a clearer sense of what Columbia Basin College offers and if it might be a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Columbia Basin College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Columbia Basin College, around 58% are still enrolled the next year. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Columbia Basin College Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Columbia Basin College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. For each full-time student, Columbia Basin College spends about $4,966 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Columbia Basin College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Columbia Basin College. Based on this information, how does Columbia Basin College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Columbia Basin College a good school for you?

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Where is Columbia Basin College?

Columbia Basin College is located in the small town setting of Pasco, Washington.

If you want to see Columbia Basin College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 82 to Pasco, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Tri-Cities Regional.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Columbia Basin College and Pasco are like without leaving home.

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