Big Bend Community College: Review & Facts
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Big Bend Community College is a small two-year, public school with 1,740 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1962 and is the only school located in Moses Lake, Washington.Academic Offerings
At Big Bend Community College you can earn your 1-year certificate, associate's degree, or bachelor's degree.Majors
Offered
Offered
29
Big Bend implements a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and has 29 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Flight and Aviation, Education, Business, and Nursing. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
The rate of student retention at Big Bend Community College is relatively low at 62% (below Washington average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.
Student Retention
62%
Bad
The graduation rate at Big Bend is low: 37%. Nearly 16% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.Student to faculty ratio at Big Bend Community College is pretty decent: 15:1. Read more about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Average tuition charges are low - $5,000 per year. The additional fees at Big Bend Community College not covered by tuition are roughly $300; which comes to $5,300 per academic year.Read the details about Big Bend Community College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.
Admissions Information
Dual Credits
Accepted
Accepted
Yes
The undergraduate application fee at Big Bend Community College is $30.00.
To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to Big Bend and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (509) 793-2222 or check Big Bend Community College Website.
Opportunities and Services
Dormatory
Annual Price
Annual Price
$3,200
Low
There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Big Bend, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.
Safety
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Grade
A-
Safe
Big Bend provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 200 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low - roughly $3,200 annually.Based on the college crime data, Big Bend Community College seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.
Big Bend Community College Location and Address
Postal Address:Big Bend Community College
7662 Chanute St NE
Moses Lake, Washington
98837-3299, USA
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