Big Bend Community College
7662 Chanute St, Moses Lake, WA 98837
Big Bend Community College School Description
The mission of Big Bend Community College is to serve the educational needs of a diverse population throughout its service district. As a comprehensive two-year community college, the institution works with its partners to provide a variety of educational opportunities, including:
• courses and training for university and college transfer
• occupational and technical programs
• basic skills and developmental education
• community and continuing education
• pre-employment and customized training for local business and industry
• support services for students
Big Bend Community College (BBCC) offers a variety of technical courses and licenses. It also develops customized training for industrial companies in the area. BBCC has programs that include 21 occupational and academic transfer programs. BBCC is nationally known for its commercial pilot program and has offices and classes of Central Washington University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and Heritage College on its campus. Also located on BBCC's campus is the Business Development Center (BDC). The Center's offerings are available to local businesses and include free individual business advising, business start-up information, customized training, supervisory certification and seminars for business challenges. The BDC designs customized training programs for employers such as basic skills, computer literacy, supervision, and employment law.
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From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaBig Bend Community College is a two-year college in Moses Lake, Washington. It offers several associate's degrees in academic and vocational fields.
History
Big Bend Community College was authorized by the Washington State Board of Education in 1961. Beginning fall quarter 1962 BBCC held its first regular classes at night in Moses Lake High School. The college opened classes in a new facility located a short distance southeast of the city of Moses Lake fall quarter 1963. In 1966, BBCC acquired a tract of land on the former Larson Air Force Base, which became the permanent college campus for all programs in 1975. The Washington State Legislature's Community College Act of 1967 designated BBCc as District 18 of the state community college system. The district includes Grant and Adams Counties and the Odessa School district in Lincoln County.
Accreditation
Big Bend Community College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Its transfer credits are normally accepted by other accredited colleges.
Mission
The mission of Big Bend Community College is to serve the educational needs of a diverse population throughout its service district. As a comprehensive two-year community college, the institution works with its partners to provide a variety of educational opportunities, including: • courses and training for university and college transfer • occupational and technical programs • basic skills and developmental education • community and continuing education • pre-employment and customized training for local business and industry • support services for students
The Trustees of Big Bend Community College have incorporated this mission statement into their primary direction to BBCC, the “Board Ends Statements.”
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Northwest
- Setting:
- Small Town Setting
- Type:
- Public
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Students & Campus Life
- Full Time Students:
- 77%
- Athletic Programs:
- Unavailable
Expenses
- Average Tuition:
- $3,162
- Students Receiving Aid:
- 55%
Big Bend Community College Degree Programs
Associates Degree Programs
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Business
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Education
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Big Bend Community College Students & Campus Life
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Top States for Incoming Freshman
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
Big Bend Community College Expenses (Tuition & Fees)
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 2,766 | $ 3,162 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,884 | 44% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,974 | 44% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 592 | 12% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,000 | 1% | |
Any Aid: |
55% |
