At a Glance
Small town-rural area (not within commuting distance of a large city)
6,978 students
Admissions: Open (virtually all applicants are accepted)
$4,877 in-state tuition
$6,639 out-of-state tuition
Public;
two year
School Name and Address
Contact for more information
General information
Educational system
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
Public or private
Public
Type of school
2-year college
School classification
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)
Date founded
1955
Degrees offered
Associate
School accreditation
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider
Most programs; see program descriptions
School mascot
Hawk
School setting
Setting
Small town-rural area (not within commuting distance of a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area
Spokane
Population of city the school is in
58,647
Public transportation to campus
On city and county bus line
Student parking on campus
Yes
Campus size
156 acres
County
Franklin
School visits
Student Body
Enrollment
Total number of undergraduate students
6,978
Total enrollment
6,978
Out-of-state students
Percentage of students from out of state
2%
Age of students
Percentage of students 25 or older
41%
Annual costs for full-time undergraduate students
(Costs are for the 2019-2020 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 45 credits per year.)
In-state tuition
$4,877
Out-of-state tuition
$6,639
Books and supplies
$840
Board and transportation (live with parents)
$4,350
Cost information website
http://www.columbiabasin.edu/index.aspx?page=1143
Mandatory fees included in tuition. Tuition for BAS programs is $7,446 (45 credits).
Tuition payment plans available
Contact for counseling or more information
Applying for financial aid
Submit these forms
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), school's financial aid form
Application deadline (for fall term)
April 10
Financial aid programs at this school
Need-based scholarships and grants
Federal Pell Grants
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants
School-sponsored scholarships and grants
State-sponsored scholarships and grants
Student employment
Work study
Contact for more information
Entrance difficulty
For incoming students
Open (virtually all applicants are accepted)
Open admissions policy applies to
Except for nursing program
Groups or programs with a different entrance difficulty level
Nursing program
Entrance difficulty level for these groups
Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted)
Education required for admission
High school education
High school diploma required and GED accepted.
Application dates
Fall* application deadline
Continuous
Notification date for fall admission applicants
Continuous
Fall transfer application deadline
Continuous
Notification date for fall transfer applicants
Continuous
Application requirements
Exams
Required exams
COMPASS
A COMPASS test is required for all students pursuing a degree or certificate, or enrolling in ten or more credits.
Undergraduate retention and graduation
Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year
58%
Degrees offered
Certificate or diploma
Associate
Bachelor's
School catalog
Faculty and instruction
Academic calendar
Quarters
Student faculty ratio
22:1
Graduation requirements
Required number of credits for an associate degree
90 quarter hours
All students must meet:
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements
Internship requirement
Depends on major
Attendance options
Evenings
On-line/distance learning
Part time
Summer school
Weekends
Optional academic programs
Alternative credit opportunities
Advanced Placement
Cooperative education
International Baccalaureate
Internships
Computing
Computer lab available to students
Online registration for classes
Libraries
Main library name
Columbia Basin College Library
Intercollegiate and intramural sports available
Intercollegiate
Intramural
Sport
Men
Women
Men
Women
Baseball
Yes
Basketball
Yes
Yes
Golf
Yes
Yes
Soccer
Yes
Yes
Softball
Yes
Ultimate Frisbee
Yes
Yes
Volleyball
Yes
Yes
Yes
$ indicates scholarships offered. For intercollegiate sports, the division is given when that information is available. “Yes” is used if a sport is offered, but the school has not specified the division. “Club” indicates intercollegiate competition is at the club level. For intramural sports, “Yes” indicates a sport is available.
Athletic association membership
Student activities
Choral groups
Drama or theater groups
Newspaper
Clubs and associations
Student Services
Academic services for all students
English as a Second Language (ESL) program
Remedial education courses
Tutoring
Health and legal services available on campus for all students
Other services for all students
Services for students with disabilities
Services for women and families
Campus security
Campus patrolled by trained security personnel
Career Services
Contact for more information
Career services offered
Career counseling
Career interest testing
Job bank
Job fairs
On campus recruitment by employers
Placement assistance
List programs by [ title | cluster ]
Accounting Technology and Bookkeeping
Accounting [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
Administrative Assistant [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Adult Basic Education
Adult Basic Education [No Standard Degree]
Agricultural Business and Management
Agriculture--AgriBusiness [Associate of Applied Science]
Applied Management---Agriculture [Bachelor of Applied Science]
Agricultural Production Operations
Agriculture--AgriBusiness [Associate of Applied Science]
Agriculture--Crop & Soil Science [Transfer, Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts and Science]
Agriculture, General
Agriculture [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
Agriculture--Crop & Soil Science [Transfer, Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts and Science]
Agronomy and Crop Science
Agriculture--Crop & Soil Science [Transfer, Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts and Science]
Anthropology
Anthropology Pre-Major [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts]
Apprenticeship Programs
Apprenticeship [Certificate]
Multi-Occupational Trades [Associate of Applied Science]
Architectural Engineering Technology
Engineering Technology [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Art and Fine Arts, General
Visual Art Pre-Major [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts]
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
Atmospheric Sciences Pre-Major [Associate of Science - Transfer]
Automotive Technology
Automotive Technology [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Automotive Technology--Basic Automotive Technician [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Automotive Technology--Parts Business [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Biological Sciences, General
Biological Sciences Pre-Major [Associate of Science - Transfer]
Biomedical Technology
Medical Simulation [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Business Management and Administration
Applied Management--General [Bachelor of Applied Science]
Business [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts]
Business Administration [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Business, General
Business [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts]
Chemistry
Chemistry Pre-Major [Associate of Science - Transfer]
Child Care Assisting
Early Childhood Education--Child Development Associate [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Early Childhood Education--State Short Certificates of Specialization [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Civil Engineering Technology
Engineering Technology [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology
Introduction to CNC [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Manufacturing Technology--Precision Machining Technology [Associate of Applied Science]
Computer Programming
Computer Science--Programming and Software Development [Associate of Applied Science]
Computer Science
Computer Science Pre-Major [Associate of Science - Transfer]
Computer Systems Networking and Administration
Computer Science--Network & Security [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Computer Science--Network Administrator [Associate of Applied Science]
Cyber Security [Associate of Applied Science, Bachelor of Applied Science]
Computer Systems Technology
Computer Science--Computer and Information Technology [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Construction Engineering Technology
Engineering Technology [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Construction Trades
Flagger Training Certification/Traffic Control (continuing education) [Certificate]
Multi-Occupational Trades [Associate of Applied Science]
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice [Associate of Applied Science]
Culinary Arts
Food Truck Academy I & II [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Cyber-computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
Cyber Security [Associate of Applied Science, Bachelor of Applied Science]
Data Entry and Processing
Computer Science--Computer and Information Technology [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Computer Science--Computer Basic Applications [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Database Administration
Computer Science--Database Administrator [Associate of Applied Science]
Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygiene [Bachelor of Applied Science]
Directing, Theater Production, and Theater Arts
Theatre Pre-Major [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts]
Drafting and Design Technology
Engineering Technology [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Engineering Technology--Computer Aided Drafting [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Dramatic Arts
Theatre Pre-Major [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts]
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Early Childhood Education [Associate of Applied Science]
Early Childhood Education--State Certificate [Certificate]
Early Childhood Education--State Initial Certificate [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Early Childhood Education--State Short Certificates of Specialization [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Emergency Medical Care
Emergency Medical Technician [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Paramedic [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Engineering Technology, General
Engineering Technology [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
Entrepreneurship & Innovation [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Innovation & Design Thinking [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Environmental Science
Environmental Sciences Pre-Major [Associate of Science - Transfer]
Fire Science and Firefighting
Fire Science [Associate of Applied Science]
Fitness Instructing
Health & Physical Education Pre-Major [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts]
Food Services
Hospitality Certificate [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Forensic Science
Forensic Science [Associate of Applied Science]
Geological and Earth Sciences
Earth Sciences/Geology--Pre-Major [Associate of Science - Transfer]
Geology Pre-Major [Associate of Science - Transfer]
Health Records Technology
Medical Records & Healthcare Information [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Health Services Administration
Applied Management--Healthcare Administration [Bachelor of Applied Science]
History
History Pre-Major [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts]
Industrial Mechanics
Basic Industrial Maintenance [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Basic Industrial Mechanical Maintenance [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Industrial Technology [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Information Technology
Computer Science--Information Technology [Associate of Applied Science, Bachelor of Applied Science]
Instrumentation Technology
Nuclear Technology--Instrumentation and Control Technician [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
International Studies
International Studies [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts]
Keyboard Instruments
Instrumental Music Pre-Major [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts]
Language Interpretation and Translation
Spanish Medical Interpreting [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Latin American Studies
Latino and Latin American Studies [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts]
Logistics and Materials Management
Logistics Technician [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Machine Shop Technology
Manufacturing Technology--Basic Machining [Certificate]
Manufacturing Technology--Manual Precision Machining [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Manufacturing Technology--Precision Machining Technology [Associate of Applied Science]
Manufacturing Technology--Solid Modeling for Manufacturing [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Manufacturing Technology
Production Technician [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Marketing
Automotive Technology--Parts Business [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Innovation & Design Thinking [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Sales [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Mathematics
Mathematics Pre-Major [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts]
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Engineering Technology [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Medical Assisting
Medical Assistant [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Medical Imaging Technology
Medical Imaging Technology--Bone Densitometry [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Medical Imaging Technology--Computed Tomography Technology [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Medical Imaging Technology--Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technology [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Medical Imaging Technology--Mammography [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Radiologic Technology [Associate of Applied Science]
Medical Secretarial Studies
Medical Secretary [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Middle School Education and Teaching
Math Education Pre-Major [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts]
Music, General
Instrumental Music Pre-Major [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts]
Vocal Music Pre-Major [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts]
Nuclear Medical Technology
Nuclear Medicine Technology [Associate of Arts]
Nuclear Technology
Nuclear Technology--Instrumentation and Control Technician [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Nuclear Technology--Non-Licensed Nuclear Operator [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Nuclear Technology--Radiation Protection Technician [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Nursing Assisting
Nursing Assistant [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Occupational Safety and Health
Industrial Health & Safety Technology [Associate of Applied Science]
Occupational Safety and Health Technology
Industrial Health & Safety Technology [Associate of Applied Science]
Nuclear Technology--Radiation Protection Technician [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Operations Management
Applied Management--General [Bachelor of Applied Science]
Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Physics
Physics Pre-Major [Associate of Science - Transfer]
Political Science and Government
Political Science Pre-Major [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts]
Pre-Engineering
Engineering Pre-Major [Associate of Science - Transfer]
Project Management
Project Management [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science, Bachelor of Applied Science]
Quality Control Technology
Production Technician [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Recreation, Fitness, and Leisure Studies
Health & Physical Education Pre-Major [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts]
Registered Nursing
Nursing [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science, Bachelor of Science]
Perioperative Nursing [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Secondary Education and Teaching
Math Education Pre-Major [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts]
Spanish Language and Literature
Latino and Latin American Studies [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts]
Sterile Processing Technology
Healthcare Central Services Technology [Certificate]
Stringed Instruments
Instrumental Music Pre-Major [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts]
Surgical Technology
Perioperative Nursing [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Surgical Technology [Associate of Applied Science]
Surgical Technology--Operating Room Aide [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Surveying Technology
Engineering Technology [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Truck and Bus Driving
Commercial Drivers License [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Voice and Opera Performance
Vocal Music Pre-Major [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts]
Welding Technology
Welding Technology [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Workforce Training and WIOA Eligible Training Programs
Accounting [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Agriculture--AgriBusiness [Associate of Applied Science]
Applied Management---Agriculture [Bachelor of Applied Science]
Automotive Technology [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Automotive Technology--Basic Automotive Technician [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Basic Industrial Maintenance [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Basic Industrial Mechanical Maintenance [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Business Administration [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Computer Science Pre-Major [Associate of Science - Transfer]
Computer Science--Computer and Information Technology [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Computer Science--Computer Basic Applications [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Computer Science--Database Administrator [Associate of Applied Science]
Computer Science--Network & Security [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Computer Science--Network Administrator [Associate of Applied Science]
Computer Science--Programming and Software Development [Associate of Applied Science]
Criminal Justice [Associate of Applied Science]
Cyber Security [Associate of Applied Science, Bachelor of Applied Science]
Dental Hygiene [Bachelor of Applied Science]
Early Childhood Education [Associate of Applied Science]
Early Childhood Education--Child Development Associate [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Early Childhood Education--State Certificate [Certificate]
Early Childhood Education--State Initial Certificate [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Early Childhood Education--State Short Certificates of Specialization [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Emergency Medical Technician [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Engineering Technology [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Engineering Technology--Computer Aided Drafting [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Fire Science [Associate of Applied Science]
Flagger Training Certification/Traffic Control (continuing education) [Certificate]
Forensic Science [Associate of Applied Science]
Healthcare Central Services Technology [Certificate]
Innovation & Design Thinking [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Manufacturing Technology--Solid Modeling for Manufacturing [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Medical Assistant [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Medical Imaging Technology--Bone Densitometry [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Medical Imaging Technology--Computed Tomography Technology [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Medical Imaging Technology--Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technology [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Medical Imaging Technology--Mammography [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Nuclear Medicine Technology [Associate of Arts]
Nuclear Technology--Instrumentation and Control Technician [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Nuclear Technology--Non-Licensed Nuclear Operator [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Nuclear Technology--Radiation Protection Technician [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Nursing Assistant [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Paramedic [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Phlebotomy [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Project Management [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science, Bachelor of Applied Science]
Radiologic Technology [Associate of Applied Science]
Surgical Technology [Associate of Applied Science]
Surgical Technology--Operating Room Aide [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Welding Technology [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
