Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $6,194 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $8,239 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $17,357 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $8,302 | State avg: $17,377. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 24.06% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 3.49% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Columbia Basin College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$8,239
Room and board
$10,450
Books and supplies
$702
Other expenses
$2,753
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$17,357
Average net price
$8,302
Average aid coverage
52%
$9,055 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Columbia Basin College pays approximately $8,302 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Washington average of $17,377 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Columbia Basin College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Washington and national averages.
Columbia Basin College net price
$8,302
Washington average
$17,377
National average
$17,506
Columbia Basin College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $8,239 and average net price at $8,302. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$8,239
Current net price
$8,302
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
27.65%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$46,680
Undergraduates
4,226
10-Year Median Earnings - Columbia Basin College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Columbia Basin College graduates earn about 1.1x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Columbia Basin College?
Undergraduates
4,226
Completion rate
27.65%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
24.06%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
3.49%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 24.06% of Columbia Basin College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 3.49% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Columbia Basin College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Columbia Basin College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Columbia Basin College lists Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Columbia Basin College is listed at 2600 N 20th Ave, Pasco, WA 99301. Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Compare Schools
Compare Columbia Basin College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Basin College | Not available | $8,239 | $8,302 | $46,680 |
| Golden Gate University-Seattle | Not available | Not available | Not available | $87,434 |
| DigiPen Institute of Technology | 68.02% | $37,400 | $42,033 | $79,878 |
| Gonzaga University | 75.96% | $53,500 | $36,371 | $78,892 |
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus | 91.77% | $41,913 | $10,898 | $78,466 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Columbia Basin College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Columbia Basin College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Columbia Basin College tuition?
Columbia Basin College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $8,239.
What is Columbia Basin College's average net price?
Columbia Basin College's average net price in the local dataset is $8,302.
What is Columbia Basin College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $46,680 for Columbia Basin College.
Is Columbia Basin College accredited?
Columbia Basin College's accreditor in the local dataset is Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
How many students attend Columbia Basin College?
The local dataset lists 4,226 undergraduate students at Columbia Basin College.
What percentage of Columbia Basin College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Columbia Basin College in the local dataset is 24.06%.
What is the federal loan rate at Columbia Basin College?
The federal loan rate for Columbia Basin College in the local dataset is 3.49%.
Where should I verify Columbia Basin College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Columbia Basin College or the latest official federal education data.