Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid.
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What You'll Pay at Columbia Basin College
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Net Price
$9,595
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Columbia Basin College Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$8,317
Columbia Basin College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$7,010
$30–48k
$7,642
$48–75k
$9,595
$75–110k
$11,019
$110k+
$17,228
Understanding Your Aid Package
Columbia Basin College has a sticker price of N/A per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
$48–75K families pay: ~$9,595/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$7,010/year
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$14,829
Range (25th–75th)$2,757 – $11,638
Median Parent PLUS Loans$11,477
Debt Manageability
0.22x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$46,680
Earnings Growth
+22%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$16,031
93th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$26,950
25th %ile
$68,836
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia Basin College Cost & Financial Aid
Columbia Basin College's published tuition is $18,261 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $9,595—a difference of $8,666.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $7,010 at Columbia Basin College. 26% of students receive Pell Grants.
Columbia Basin College offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Columbia graduates is $14,829, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $157 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $17,228 at Columbia—still $1,033 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
