Public community college in Moses Lake, Washington, serving the Columbia Basin since 1962.
Big Bend Community College offers over 43 academic program areas across multiple disciplines including aviation, business, healthcare, industry/manufacturing, STEM, and arts/education. The college provides associate degrees, certificates, and applied bachelor's degrees (BAS) in fields such as nursing, aviation, welding, computer science, and early childhood education. Transfer partnerships with four-year universities support student pathways to bachelor's degrees.
The main campus is located on 159 acres at the former Larson Air Force Base in the Columbia Basin, featuring 25 buildings. Student resources include residence halls, a library, writing center, STEM center, counseling services, a Viking food pantry, and a bookstore. The college supports diverse student populations through services for veterans, DACA/undocumented students, and basic education for adults. Athletics compete in the NWAC with men's teams in baseball, basketball, and wrestling, and women's teams in softball, basketball, volleyball, and wrestling.
Big Bend accepts applications on a rolling basis with special programs for aviation, nursing, international students, and bachelor of applied science degrees. Transfer students receive credit for college-level work from regionally accredited institutions with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Running Start is available for Washington high school juniors and seniors under 21. Veterans may receive credit for military service schools. The college maintains an open-door admissions policy typical of community colleges.
The Transfer & Career Center provides comprehensive support for student success, including college/university research, application assistance, transfer fairs, resume creation, career exploration, and internship placement. The college emphasizes transfer pathways to four-year institutions and workforce preparation across technical and professional fields.