Columbia Basin College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,755

Cost of attendance at Columbia Basin College in 2022 for students from Washington.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average	$5,771
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,484

Cost of attendance at Columbia Basin College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average	$11,857
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Columbia Basin College was $10,151. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Columbia Basin College

Columbia Basin College net price calculator

$10,151

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Washington and nationwide.

Washington's average	$9,196
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of Columbia Basin College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$10,151	$205 (2%)	$8,457	$7,750	$9,804	$12,445	$15,691
2021	$10,356	$431 (4%)	$8,704	$8,964	$11,513	$14,436	$16,105
2020	$9,925	$1,208 (14%)	$8,522	$9,395	$11,345	$14,817	$15,822
2019	$8,717	$683 (9%)	$7,751	$7,798	$10,051	$13,940	$14,419
2018	$8,034	$1	$6,952	$7,298	$9,639	$13,822	$13,935
2017	$8,033	$282 (3%)	$6,573	$7,444	$9,589	$13,359	$13,439
2016	$8,315	$1,108 (15%)	$6,975	$7,590	$10,900	$14,164	$14,497
2015	$7,207	$831 (10%)	$6,159	$7,079	$9,445	$13,103	$13,294
2014	$8,038	--	$6,893	$7,963	$9,864	$12,643	$13,262

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Columbia Basin College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$20,450	$480 (2%)	$5,755	$13,895	$800
2021	$19,970	$217 (1%)	$5,755	$13,375	$840
2020	$19,753	$620 (3%)	$5,613	$13,300	$840
2019	$19,133	$839 (5%)	$5,288	$13,010	$835
2018	$18,294	$544 (3%)	$4,554	$12,900	$840
2017	$17,750	$484 (3%)	$4,163	$12,762	$825
2016	$18,234	$16	$4,194	$12,990	$1,050
2015	$18,250	$431 (2%)	$4,450	$12,770	$1,030
2014	$17,819	$393 (2%)	$4,176	$12,617	$1,026
2013	$17,426	--	$4,176	$12,250	$1,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Columbia Basin College provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 126 dormitories available to its students at $6,696 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Columbia Basin College is $744 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Columbia Basin College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $800.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Columbia Basin College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,325

If living off-campus, with family: $4,280

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,645
How much is Columbia Basin College application fees?: Columbia Basin College does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Columbia Basin College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Columbia Basin College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$115	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$170	Not Available

Housing and Meal

Columbia Basin College offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Columbia Basin College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	$6,696	N/A	126
2021	N/A	$6,264	N/A	126
2020	N/A	$6,264	N/A	126
2019	N/A	$6,075	N/A	126
2018	N/A	$6,075	N/A	126
2017	N/A	N/A	N/A	0
2016	N/A	N/A	N/A	0

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Columbia Basin College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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