Big Bend Community College (BBCC), located in Moses Lake, Washington, provides a comprehensive education in a rural, pastoral setting approximately 100 miles southwest of Spokane. Established in 1962, BBCC operates on a quarter system offering a variety of degrees and certificates including popular programs in commercial pilot training, applied science in nursing, and agriculture. Serving a diverse student body, BBCC also emphasizes workforce education and basic skills. While the college maintains an open admissions policy, the strength of specific programs may influence the competitiveness of the application process. The campus architecture is functional and modern, designed to serve the academic and social needs of its students. BBCC offers on-campus housing options, one of the few community colleges in the state to do so, accommodating students in its dormitory structures.
Big Bend Community College has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student. 1,203 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 533 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $4,458 plus fees of $286.
