# Columbia Basin College

> Columbia Basin College is a public college in Pasco, WA, with 4,640 students. In the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the average net price after grants was $13,813 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 31.9%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $51,967.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/columbia-basin-college-646
- Location: Pasco, WA, United States
- Setting: Midsize suburb
- Control: Public
- Classification: Baccalaureate/associate college
- Official website: https://www.columbiabasin.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 234979
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $6,744 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $8,835 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $13,813 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 30% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 31.9% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $51,967 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 4,640 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is Columbia Basin College tuition?

In-state tuition at Columbia Basin College is $6,744 and out-of-state tuition is $8,835 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $13,813 a year.

### What is the average net price at Columbia Basin College?

The average net price at Columbia Basin College, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $13,813 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at Columbia Basin College?

31.9% of first-time, full-time students at Columbia Basin College graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What colleges are similar to Columbia Basin College?

The closest matches are Bellevue College, Green River College, and North Seattle College, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/columbia-basin-college-646. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.