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Columbia Basin College is a two-year, public, community college located in Pasco, Washington. It was established in 1955. The college grants admission to more than 7,000 students every year.
The academic divisions of CBC include:
- Agriculture
- Business/Information Technology
- Career Development
- Health and Physical Education
- Health Sciences
- Math & Science
- Social Sciences & Foreign Languages
The college sports teams are known as the Hawks. Its women's teams participate in soccer, volleyball, softball, basketball and golf, while it sponsors men's teams in basketball, soccer, baseball and golf.
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Campus Location2600 N 20th Ave
Pasco, WA 99301
USA
Main Tel: (509) 547-0511
Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
Columbia Basin College HighlightsWhere Columbia Basin College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in liberal arts.
- Large number of students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 746 | 24 | | 1-2 year certificate | 119 | 11 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Columbia Basin College was 6,393 in 2007 (4,114 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,754 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,752 | | Books and supplies | $ 965 |
Financial Aid: Columbia Basin College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 80 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 32 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 9 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (1 awarded) - Agricultural Business and Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (43 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (18 awarded) - Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (18 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (22 awarded) - Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Engineering Technology
LAW (10 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (560 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (11 awarded) - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (16 awarded) - Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
- Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (27 awarded) - Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (103 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (10 awarded) - Office Management and Supervision
- Receptionist
PRODUCTION TRADES (6 awarded) - Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE (1 awarded) SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (16 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Fire Services Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (3 awarded) - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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