Columbia Basin College: Statistics

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#5213 of 14,131 In the World
#1462 of 2,597 In North America
#1382 of 2,496 In the United States
#27 of 57 In Washington
#5127 of 6,082 For Ecology
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Acceptance rate
100%
Aid receiving
69%
Undergraduates
6,192
Male:Female Ratio
45:55
Control
Public
Highest Degree
Bachelor's degree

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.

2,009 students enrolled in some distance education courses.

2,103 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 2738 (44%)
White 2686 (43%)
Race or Ethnicity unknown 278 (4%)
Two or more races 218 (4%)
Asian 142 (2%)
Black or African American 88 (1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native 14 (0.2%)
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 10 (0.2%)
Nonresident Alien 9 (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
$7,040
Students receiving aid
69%

Tuition and fees

Undergraduates
Tuition in-district $5,319
Tuition in-state $5,319
Tuition out-of-state $7,098
Fee in-district $640
Fee in-state $640
Fee out-of-state $640

Room and board costs

Dormitory capacity 126
Room charge $6,696

Columbia Basin College majors

Columbia Basin College has granted 152 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 879
Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse 44 33
Business Administration and Management, General 37 36
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 48 3
Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance 24 26
Project Management 13 31
Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping 20
Business & Commerce, General 17
Dental Hygiene & Hygienist 17
Surgical Technology & Technologist 15
Information Technology 9 5
Marketing & Marketing Management, General 13
Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer 12
Welding Technology & Welder 11
Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration 10
Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General 10
Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician 9
Medical & Clinical Assistant 9
Radiation Protection & Health Physics Technician 7 1
Health Information & Medical Records Technology & Technician 7
Nuclear Engineering Technology & Technician 6
Physical Sciences, General 6
Fire Services Administration 5
Machine Tool Technology & Machinist 4
Agricultural Business and Management, General 2
Agricultural Production Operations, General 1
Computer Science 1
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 1
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology & Technician 1
Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) 1
Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1
Network and System Administration & Administrator 1
Occupational Safety and Health Technology & Technician 1
Grand Total 1,225 152

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% 26% 30%

Publications & Citations

Columbia Basin College has published 177 scientific papers with 2,364 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Ecology, Engineering, Geography and Cartography, Physics, Geology, Medicine, and Chemistry.

Publications
177
Citations
2,364

Publication / Citation count by topic

Biology
122 / 2,141
Environmental Science
122 / 1,988
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
99 / 980
Ecology
97 / 1,810
Engineering
81 / 1,240
Geography and Cartography
65 / 964
Physics
60 / 918
Geology
60 / 1,063
Medicine
57 / 891
Chemistry
57 / 750
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation
48 / 1,214
Genetics
48 / 1,372
Political Science
47 / 277
History
45 / 314
Law
44 / 256
Sociology
43 / 355
Computer Science
38 / 296
Archaeology
38 / 314
Philosophy
37 / 297
Botany
36 / 588
Agricultural Science
34 / 396
Quantum and Particle physics
28 / 664
Psychology
27 / 292
Mathematics
27 / 366
Biochemistry
27 / 478
Paleontology
27 / 324
Organic Chemistry
24 / 565
Materials Science
24 / 151
Horticulture
24 / 356
Business
23 / 205
Electrical Engineering
22 / 634
Public Health
21 / 239
Economics
21 / 127
Demography
19 / 231
Oceanography
19 / 298
Linguistics
17 / 55
Art & Design
16 / 222
Statistics
16 / 176
Development Studies
15 / 124
Aerospace Engineering
15 / 361

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 1 3
1992 1 2
1993 0 2
1994 1 6
1995 1 4
1996 6 6
1997 1 7
1998 0 15
1999 1 7
2000 2 8
2001 3 6
2002 2 7
2003 1 16
2004 3 10
2005 3 18
2006 5 29
2007 3 29
2008 4 36
2009 6 44
2010 8 54
2011 5 84
2012 11 146
2013 6 164
2014 13 149
2015 10 129
2016 13 160
2017 7 143
2018 10 158
2019 7 176
2020 5 165
2021 9 178
2022 9 163
2023 10 184
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Notable alumni

  1. Byron Beck

    Byron Beck
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1945-.. (age 79)
    Occupations
    basketball player
    Biography

    Byron Beck is an American former professional basketball player.

  2. Dave McKay

    Dave McKay
    Born in
    Canada Flag Canada
    Years
    1950-.. (age 74)
    Occupations
    baseball player
    Biography

    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.

  3. Doc Hastings

    Doc Hastings
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1941-.. (age 83)
    Enrolled in Columbia Basin College
    Studied in 1959-1961
    Occupations
    politicianbusinessperson
    Biography

    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.

  4. Clint Didier

    Clint Didier
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1959-.. (age 65)
    Occupations
    player of American footballpolitician
    Biography

    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.

  5. Darrell Ceciliani

    Darrell Ceciliani
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1990-.. (age 34)
    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.

  6. Ray Washburn

    Ray Washburn
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1938-.. (age 86)
    Occupations
    baseball player
    Biography

    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.

  7. Chad Orvella

    Chad Orvella
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1980-.. (age 44)
    Occupations
    baseball player
    Biography

    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 485
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

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