Columbia Basin College

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   The short answer

   Columbia Basin College is a public community college in Pasco, Washington, in the United States. It suits students who want ESL, GED preparation, Running Start, associate degrees, or a Bachelor of Applied Science.

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   What you can study

   Students can study English as a second language, General Educational Development (GED) preparation, the Running Start program, many associate degree programmes, and a Bachelor of Applied Science degree. It is a community college, so it is aimed at students looking for transfer, preparation, and applied study rather than a broad university catalogue.

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   Getting in

   International applicants should check the college’s official website for entry requirements, documents, deadlines, and any programme-specific steps. Because admissions details are not specified here, confirm how CBC handles transcripts, English language evidence, and visa-related questions with the admissions office.

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   What it costs

   The college does not publish a tuition fee range in the information available here; confirm the current cost with its admissions office. Living costs in Pasco will depend on housing, transport, food, and personal spending, so check current local expenses before applying.

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   Coming from abroad

   The language of instruction is not stated here, so confirm it with the college before applying. A student moving from abroad should also check programme availability, entry requirements, immigration documents, housing, and any English placement or support options through the official website.

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   How it compares

   There are 2,515 universities and colleges in the United States, so Columbia Basin College sits in a very large higher-education system. Its practical place in that system is as a public community college with ESL, GED prep, Running Start, associate degrees, and a Bachelor of Applied Science, which makes it more focused on access and applied study than on a full university range.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.