Big Bend Community College

What Big Bend Community College does

Big Bend Community College (BBCC) is a public two-year community college located in Moses Lake, Washington, operating as part of Washington State Community College District 18 within the state community college system. Founded in the mid-1960s, BBCC serves as a higher education access point for residents of Grant County and adjacent areas, drawing students from 19 feeder high schools within its chartered district. The college holds Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation and operates under a public funding model that combines tuition and fees, state appropriations, federal grants (including WIOA workforce funding and Title V HSI grants), and private donations through its foundation.

BBCC delivers associate degrees, certificates, and Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) programs in Applied Management, alongside career-technical programs in Nursing, Welding, Manufacturing, Medical Assisting, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, and Education. It maintains formal transfer articulation agreements with Eastern Washington University, Central Washington University, and Washington State University to facilitate student progression to four-year institutions. The college operates the Japanese Agricultural Training Program (JATP), a distinctive international offering, and supports TRIO programs for first-generation college students. Workforce development is integrated through WIOA-funded partnerships that connect career-technical programs to regional employer demand.

The institution's technology infrastructure is built entirely on standard educational platforms shared across the Washington CTC system, including Canvas for learning management, ctcLink for student information, Starfish for early-alert and advising, Okta for single sign-on, BankMobile for student financial services, and Microsoft Teams for collaboration. No proprietary AI/ML capabilities, in-house models, or differentiated technical assets are evidenced in the operating model.

Name

Big Bend Community College

Legal name

Big Bend Community College

Website

https://bigbend.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Big Bend Community College is a public two-year institution in Moses Lake, Washington, serving Washington State Community College District 18 with associate degrees, BAS programs, career-technical training, and transfer pathways to regional universities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education - Community College

NAICS

Junior Colleges (61121), Junior Colleges (611210), Junior Colleges (6112)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE), Junior Colleges (Associate-Degree Granting) (EDAHADAC)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Workforce training programs
• Associate degree programs
• University transfer pathways
• Technical certification courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Moses Lake

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from student tuition and mandatory fees for credit and non-credit programs
2. State Funding: Operational funding from Washington State for community college operations
3. Federal Grants: Federal financial aid including Pell Grants, Student Loans, and workforce development grants
4. Foundation/Donations: Private donations through BBCC Foundation including scholarships, emergency funding, and program support via events like Cellarbration for Education and Star Scholars Luncheon

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Big Bend Community College is a public two-year community college that delivers higher education through associate degree programs, certificate programs, workforce training, and university transfer pathways. It serves individual students seeking affordable credentials, career preparation, and seamless credit transfer to four-year universities, with specialized programs in healthcare, manufacturing, trades, STEM, and education delivered on-campus, online, and via dual credit partnerships.

Product overview

Big Bend Community College is a two-year public community college offering a unified portfolio of workforce education programs, academic transfer degrees, and student support services. The college's core educational products span certificate programs through Associate degrees, including direct transfer agreements (DTA) for university transfer and Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) upper-division completion degrees. Key program clusters include healthcare (Nursing, Medical Assistant, Medical Office/Billing), manufacturing and trades (Welding, Manufacturing & Process Technology, Industrial Systems), STEM (Computer Science, Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Physics), education (Early Childhood, Elementary), business (Accounting, Business Transfer, Business Information Management), and public services (Criminal Justice). The college delivers instruction through Canvas LMS integrated with Okta SSO, augmented by STARFISH early alert, TRIO support services, Workforce Education Services (WES) funding, and Accommodation & Accessibility Services. ctcLink serves as the student information system backbone. Programs are offered on-campus, online, and hybrid modalities, with emphasis areas in automation/robotics, CNC machining, welding specializations, and nursing clinical cohorts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Workforce Education Services (WES) A workforce education program providing funding, support services, and training for eligible students seeking career and technical education, including assistance with tuition, books, tools, emergency funding, and job placement.
• Online Learning via Canvas LMS The college's online and hybrid course delivery platform powered by Canvas LMS, offering asynchronous coursework, Canvas tutorials, and eTutoring support for distance learners.
• Nursing DTA MRP Program A Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) degree pathway in Nursing that prepares students for the NCLEX-RN licensure exam and entry into Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs at transfer institutions.
• Welding Technology Program A comprehensive welding program offering an Associate in Applied Science degree with specializations in Structural, Production, and Pipe welding, plus certificates of accomplishment and achievement.
• Manufacturing & Process Technology Programs Programs in manufacturing and process technology with AAS, AAS-T, and certificate options covering Automation & Robotics, Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM), and Maintenance emphases.
• Medical Assistant AAS Program A Medical Assistant program preparing students for national and state certification, combining administrative and clinical skills for clinics, urgent care, and hospital settings.
• Accommodation and Accessibility Services (A&AS) Accommodation and Accessibility Services (A&AS) provides campus and classroom accommodations for students with disabilities, including testing modifications, assistive technology, and advocacy.
• Medical Office and Billing Support Services AAS An Associate in Applied Science degree in Business Information Management with medical office focus, preparing students for administrative roles in healthcare settings.
• Criminal Justice AAS-T Program A workforce-oriented Criminal Justice program developing proficiencies for entry-level positions in policing, corrections, and related justice careers.
• Elementary Education AA&S DTA for CWU A Direct Transfer Agreement degree pathway to Central Washington University for students pursuing K-8 elementary teacher certification.
• Early Childhood Education Programs (AAS for WSU, AAS-T for EWU) Associate degree programs in Early Childhood Education with articulation agreements to Washington State University and Eastern Washington University for bachelor's completion and teaching certification.
• Computer Science Systems Admin AAS A Systems Administration program preparing students for careers in network administration, cybersecurity, desktop support, and datacenter operations with CompTIA and Cisco certification pathways.
• TRiO Student Support Services Federal TRiO programs providing academic support, tutoring, mentorship, and transfer assistance for first-generation, low-income, and disabled students.
• TRiO Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC) & Outreach TRiO Educational Opportunity Centers providing college access support, campus tours, and outreach services to prospective students in the service district.

Quantifiable outcome

• NCLEX-RN licensure exam preparation leading to registered nursing careers
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and specialized.

• Eastern Washington University (EWU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreements for transfer of AA&S DTA degrees in Social Work, Early Childhood Education, and other programs. Students can transfer to EWU with junior standing to complete bachelor's degrees including Bachelor of Social Work (BASW) and Elementary Education certification.
• Central Washington University (CWU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransfer pathways for Elementary Education AA&S DTA degree with ETA+ program providing early advising, financial aid workshops, and application fee waivers. CWU campus location available at BBCC for teacher certification programs.
• Washington State University (WSU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement for transfer of Early Childhood Education AAS degree into WSU Human Development program. Students can complete bachelor's degree at WSU Pullman after completing associate degree at BBCC.
• WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal workforce development partnership providing funding and support services for eligible individuals through Workforce Education Services (WES) program including training, books, supplies, and emergency assistance.
• SSEH Grant (Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrant program assisting students experiencing homelessness or housing insecurities with emergency housing, rental assistance, eviction prevention, and community referrals.
• Columbia Basin Allied ArtsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal arts organization partnership providing cultural events and arts programming for students and community members.
• Japanese Agricultural Training Program (JATP)specializedStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational agricultural training program bringing Japanese participants for 19-month training program in agriculture and agricultural mechanics at BBCC facilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Centralia College: Smallest of Washington's community colleges with a similar rural-serving mission, Running Start programs, and transfer degree focus — comparable in scale and demographic profile to BBCC.
• Spokane Community College: Part of the Community Colleges of Spokane system, comparable to BBCC in offering healthcare, technical, and transfer programs under the same Washington state funding and ctcLink infrastructure.
• Columbia Basin College: Adjacent Washington community college based in the Tri-Cities region offering associate degrees, DTA pathways, workforce training, and healthcare programs. Most direct geographic and programmatic peer.
• Walla Walla Community College: Rural-serving Washington community college with similar agricultural-region workforce alignment, transfer programs, and dual-credit pipelines to Walla Walla University and other four-year institutions.
• Wenatchee Valley College: Public two-year community college in North Central Washington serving a similar rural-service-area demographic with transfer (DTA), workforce, and Running Start programs. Directly comparable in mission, size, and funding model.
• Yakima Valley College: Washington community college also designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution with similar DTA, workforce, and adult basic education offerings serving a demographically comparable rural/semi-rural population.
• Skagit Valley College: Washington community college with comparable rural-service footprint, Running Start dual-credit programs, and DTA transfer pathways to regional four-year universities.

Broad incumbents

• Pierce College: Larger Washington State community college system member with broader program breadth and larger headcount, serving a more urban/suburban Pierce County population but operating under identical state policy and technology infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/@BigBend/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/165363916670
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/big-bend-community-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/bigbendcommunitycollege

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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