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Columbia Basin College

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world rank  4004

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Overview

Established in 1955, the Columbia Basin College is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Pasco (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Washington. Officially accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, Columbia Basin College (CBC) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Columbia Basin College (CBC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation) and bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. The acceptance rate range is 100% making this US higher education organization a non-selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. CBC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Columbia Basin College's Control Typepublic

Entity

Columbia Basin College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Columbia Basin College' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Columbia Basin College's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenon-selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym CBC
Founded 1955
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University Location

Address 2600 N 20th Avenue
Pasco
99301 Washington
United States
Columbia Basin College's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Columbia Basin College Phone Number +1 (509) 547 0511
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Columbia Basin College's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Columbia Basin College's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Columbia Basin College's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Columbia Basin College.

Columbia Basin College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)
Not reported
International
students
7,500-9,999 US$
(6,830-9,110 Euro)
Not reported

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Columbia Basin College's admission information.

Columbia Basin College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Columbia Basin College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Columbia Basin College a selective admission policy? None, open admission policy.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Columbia Basin College's acceptance rate range is 100% making this institution a non-selective higher education institution.


Columbia Basin College's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Columbia Basin College's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Columbia Basin College.

Columbia Basin College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Columbia Basin College has an enrollment range of 6,000-6,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.


Columbia Basin College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 100-199 academic employees (Faculty).


Columbia Basin College's Control Type Control Type

Columbia Basin College is a public higher education institution.


Columbia Basin College's Entity Type Entity Type

Columbia Basin College is a non-profit higher education institution.


Columbia Basin College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.


Columbia Basin College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Quarters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Columbia Basin College does not have any religious affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official Columbia Basin College's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Size & Setting Four-year, medium, primarily nonresidential institution
Enrollment Profile Exclusively undergraduate four-year
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, medium full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges
Graduate Instructional Program Not classified (Exclusively Undergraduate)

Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Columbia Basin College's main facilities:


Columbia Basin College's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.

Columbia Basin College's library has 1 branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 31,309 physical volumes, 2,263 physical media, 224,448 digital/electronic media and 231 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 10 full-time employees, including 5 librarians. Columbia Basin College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Columbia Basin College's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the Columbia Basin College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 126 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Columbia Basin College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Columbia Basin College's main services:


Columbia Basin College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Columbia Basin College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Columbia Basin College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level Source: IPDES.

Columbia Basin College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Columbia Basin College's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Columbia Basin College's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Columbia Basin College is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1960


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Columbia Basin College's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
  • American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Columbia Basin College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

Columbia Basin College's Facebook page Columbia Basin College's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Columbia Basin College's X (formerly Twitter) page Columbia Basin College's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Columbia Basin College's YouTube channel Columbia Basin College's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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