by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Columbia Basin College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Columbia Basin College came in at $6,555 per year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $8,668. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Of that total, required fees totaled $680 in-state and $785 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,875 | $7,883 |
| Fees | $680 | $785 |
| Total | $6,555 | $8,668 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not cover room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much does Columbia Basin College cost if you attend part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For some context, here is how Columbia Basin College prices compare to peer schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In WA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, Columbia Basin College sits below the national average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Visit the Columbia Basin College Financial Aid page for specifics.
The table below shows how tuition at Columbia Basin College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,088 | $6,817 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,319 | $7,098 |
| One Year Ago | $5,514 | $7,559 |
| Most Recent Year | $5,875 | $7,883 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at CBC has shifted across recent years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition climbed 4.3%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $9,039 in the following year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 4.44%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $6,845. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 5.03%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $9,103.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $6,845 | $9,103 |
| In 2 Years | $7,148 | $9,560 |
| In 3 Years | $7,465 | $10,040 |
| In 4 Years | $7,796 | $10,544 |
| In 5 Years | $8,142 | $11,073 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $39,247, or close to $29,254 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Columbia Basin College, see the Columbia Basin College Financial Aid page.
