Columbia Basin College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5353 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1490 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1410 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #28 of 57 | In Washington |
| #2822 of 3,409 | For Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 6,729
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.columbiabasin.edu
Columbia Basin College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Columbia Basin College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
2,436 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,073 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Columbia Basin College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 3118 (46%) |
|---|---|
| White | 2597 (39%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 480 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 254 (4%) |
| Asian | 146 (2%) |
| Black or African American | 94 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 16 (0.2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 9 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $6,754
- Students receiving aid
- 62%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,514 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,514 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $7,559 |
| Fee in-district | $680 |
| Fee in-state | $680 |
| Fee out-of-state | $680 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 126 |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $7,002 |
Columbia Basin College majors
Columbia Basin College has granted 162 bachelor's degrees across 8 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Columbia Basin College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 777 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 45 | 17 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 26 | 32 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 45 | 13 |
| Project Management | 12 | 39 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 10 | 34 |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 27 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 23 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 23 | |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 16 | |
| Radiation Protection & Health Physics Technician | 11 | 3 |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 13 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 11 | |
| Information Technology | 3 | 8 |
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 11 | |
| Physical Sciences, General | 11 | |
| Surgical Technology & Technologist | 9 | |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 7 | |
| Nuclear Engineering Technology & Technician | 7 | |
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 5 | |
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 5 | |
| Machine Tool Technology & Machinist | 5 | |
| Welding Technology & Welder | 5 | |
| Computer Science | 3 | |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 2 | |
| Fire Services Administration | 2 | |
| Network and System Administration & Administrator | 2 | |
| Agricultural Production Operations, General | 1 | |
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 1 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | |
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 1,105 | 162 |
Columbia Basin College has a graduation rate of 28%, which is among the 11% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 28% | 25% | 30% |
Publications & Citations
Columbia Basin College has published 199 scientific papers with 2,667 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Ecology, Engineering, Geography and Cartography, Physics, Geology, Chemistry, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 2 |
| 1993 | 0 | 3 |
| 1994 | 1 | 6 |
| 1995 | 1 | 6 |
| 1996 | 6 | 6 |
| 1997 | 1 | 7 |
| 1998 | 1 | 16 |
| 1999 | 2 | 7 |
| 2000 | 3 | 10 |
| 2001 | 0 | 10 |
| 2002 | 1 | 6 |
| 2003 | 4 | 11 |
| 2004 | 4 | 6 |
| 2005 | 3 | 23 |
| 2006 | 5 | 20 |
| 2007 | 3 | 33 |
| 2008 | 4 | 34 |
| 2009 | 7 | 54 |
| 2010 | 5 | 49 |
| 2011 | 8 | 83 |
| 2012 | 10 | 142 |
| 2013 | 6 | 151 |
| 2014 | 13 | 144 |
| 2015 | 8 | 137 |
| 2016 | 21 | 183 |
| 2017 | 7 | 136 |
| 2018 | 12 | 183 |
| 2019 | 9 | 162 |
| 2020 | 8 | 193 |
| 2021 | 8 | 174 |
| 2022 | 11 | 188 |
| 2023 | 10 | 225 |
| 2024 | 3 | 197 |
Notable alumni
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Byron Beck
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
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Byron Beck is an American former professional basketball player.
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Dave McKay
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
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David Lawrence McKay is a Canadian professional baseball coach and former second baseman and third baseman who is the first base coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played in MLB for the Minnesota Twins, Toronto Blue Jays, and Oakland Athletics, and has previously coached for the Athletics, St. Louis Cardinals, and Chicago Cubs. He is the father of former catcher Cody McKay.
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Doc Hastings
- Enrolled in Columbia Basin College
- Studied in 1959-1961
- Occupations
- businesspersonpolitician
- Biography
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Richard Norman "Doc" Hastings is an American politician and member of the Republican Party who served as the U.S. representative for Washington's 4th congressional district from 1995 until his retirement in 2015. The district includes much of central Washington including the Tri-Cities, Yakima, and Moses Lake. The most conservative Republican in Washington's Congressional delegation, he chaired the House Committee on Ethics from 2005 to 2007 and chaired the House Committee on Natural Resources from 2011 to his leaving office.
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Clint Didier
- Occupations
- politicianAmerican football player
- Biography
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Clinton Bradley Didier is an American former professional football player who was a tight end for the Washington Redskins and Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He won two Super Bowls with Washington. A perennial candidate, he later sought elected office on four occasions. Didier was eventually elected to political office in 2018, as a Franklin County Commissioner.
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Darrell Ceciliani
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Darrell Albert Ceciliani, Jr. is an American former professional baseball left fielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays.
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Ray Washburn
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
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Ray Clark Washburn is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1961 to 1969 and the Cincinnati Reds in 1970.
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Leon Rice
- Occupations
- basketball playerbasketball coach
- Biography
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Leon Paul Rice is an American college basketball coach, and the head men's basketball coach at Boise State University of the Mountain West Conference. He replaced Greg Graham as head coach of the Broncos on March 26, 2010.
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Chad Orvella
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
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Chad Robert Orvella is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) relief pitcher who played for the Tampa Bay Rays from 2005 to 2007. He played collegiate baseball for Columbia Basin College and North Carolina State University as a shortstop.
General info
| Alternative names | CBC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1955 |
| Total FTE staff | 517 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2600 N 20th Ave Pasco, Washington, 99301 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 77,000 |
| Phone | 5095470511 |