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The main campus of Big Bend Community College is in Moses Lake, Washington (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public school. Big Bend Community College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. Big Bend Community College students most commonly major in a field related to transportation and liberal arts.
The school admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
Big Bend Community College offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, the school had 1,800 enrolled students.
Big Bend Community College makes available a lot of student housing.
More complete details are provided below.
Big Bend Community College
7662 Chanute St
Moses Lake, WA 98837-3299
General Phone: (509) 793-2222
Admissions Phone: (509) 793-2061
Financial Aid Phone: (509) 793-2034
http://WWW.BIGBEND.EDU
Big Bend Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 260 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 73 | nursing assistant, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Transportation | 59 | truck and bus driver, commercial pilot and flight crew |
| Mechanics And Repair | 22 | automobile mechanics, heavy equipment maintenance tech, vehicle maintenance |
| Construction Trades | 21 | electrician |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 13 | computer programming, computer support |
| Business And Management | 13 | accounting technology |
| Medical Adminstration | 5 | medical office management |
| Education And Teaching | 4 | teacher aide |
| Office And Administration | 3 | office management |
| Engineering Technician | 3 | drafting, civil engineering tech |
| Science | 2 | physical sciences |
| Production Trades | 1 | welding |
Number of programs and degrees for Big Bend Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 354 | 16 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 94 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 31 | 5 |
In 2005, Big Bend Community College had a total enrollment of 1,800 students (1,397 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 21% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 96% |
| Idaho | 2% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
Big Bend Community College offers campus housing for 150 of its 1,397 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Moses Lake, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (509) 793-2061
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,535 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,965 |
| Room and board | $ 4,941 |
| Books and supplies | $ 984 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,706 |
Financial Aid:
Big Bend Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 377000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (509) 793-2034
Big Bend Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 28 | 15 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 4 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 0 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 33 | $45,330 | 17 | $45,238 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 33 | $45,330 | 17 | $45,238 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 19 | 12 | 31 |
| Baseball | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Basketball | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 8 | 8 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies, Other
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Big Bend Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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Liberal Arts
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