by our College Data Analytics TeamUse the figures below to see the per-credit-hour cost for part-time students at Columbia Basin College, next to the annual tuition and fee totals.
You can jump to any of the following sections:
Part-time in-state undergraduates are billed $128 per credit hour. Students from out of state are charged $190 per credit.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $128 | $190 |
Keep in mind the rate above is the full price and does not include any financial aid or scholarships a student may qualify for.
To put the per-credit-hour rate in context, full-time annual tuition and fees at Columbia Basin College are listed below.
The fees portion of those annual totals added up to $680 in-state and $785 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,875 | $7,883 |
| Fees | $680 | $785 |
| Total | $6,555 | $8,668 |
These costs reflect one year of tuition and fees and leave out room and board costs.
Below is how tuition at Columbia Basin College has shifted over the past few 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 |
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition rose 4.3%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $9,039 the year after.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Add a yearly growth assumption to your budget so rising costs don’t blow up your plan.
A per-credit-hour figure is only part of the conversation — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
To learn about the aid available at Columbia Basin College, see the Columbia Basin College Financial Aid page.
Comparing to full-time enrollment? See the Columbia Basin College Tuition & Fees page.