ABOUT US Coastal Bend College (CBC) proudly focuses on student success in all we do at our four locations in Beeville, Alice, Kingsville and Pleasanton. Each year we serve an estimated 5,000 students, and we look forward to welcoming you into the CBC family. Each of our locations offers a variety of workforce programs, university transfer/ core curriculum courses and Student Success Centers with computer labs. CBC Beeville is one of the few community colleges to offer student housing. Benton Hall provides dormitories for over 120 students, and our 20 one-bedroom CBC apartments give students a place to call home for the year. Students at CBC have access to free events, student clubs and workshops that help enhance their student experience.
Our workshops bring student learning to a new level by taking learning out of the classroom. From career workshops to study socials to cultural events, students get to learn and have fun alongside their peers. CBC students also cheer on our six National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) teams: women’s basketball, softball and volleyball, and men’s baseball, basketball and soccer. Go Cougars! You’ve heard that community colleges are more affordable and have smaller classes than a university, and that’s definitely true at CBC. So, what makes us the best choice for you? At CBC, success happens here. Our faculty and staff work hard to ensure each student succeeds. Choose CBC—we’ll have a seat waiting for you.
Imagine a place where you can take the same basic academic courses you need for nearly any Bachelor’s degree at an affordable price in classrooms where the faculty will definitely know your name. That’s what Coastal Bend College is all about. Our core curriculum (”basics”) courses transfer to most Texas public colleges and universities. Small class sizes of about 20 students allow for lively discussions about the civil war in history class, interactive lessons during biology lab and one-on-one help during algebra. Furthermore, at CBC every student has a dedicated faculty advisor to go to for everything from registering for courses to obtaining tutoring to making sure they’re on the right track towards graduation. A student’s dedicated faculty advisor is their go-to person during their college career at CBC.
All of our academic courses are offered face-to-face, but many are also offered online or in a hybrid format for students who need more flexibility. Our Accelerated Learning Academy offers minimester options in May and December, as well as flex course options during fall and spring that allow students to complete classes in as few as three weeks. Overall, spending a year or two at CBC before transferring to a university better prepares you for success in upper-level courses related to your intended major. Plus, you’ll end up with two degrees for your wall- one from CBC and one from a university.
DUAL ENROLLMENT Coastal Bend College’s Office of Dual Enrollment provides high school students with an opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school. Many of the same high school courses a student would have to take such as English, history, biology or speech may be eligible for college credit, too. This means a high school student can potentially graduate from high school as a college freshman or sophomore. Ultimately, this can save students and their parents thousands of dollars each semester. A year of tuition at a public university can cost over $10,000. At a private university, those amounts could triple to over $30,000. A CBC dual enrollment student may have to pay as little as $0-$150 in tuition per three semester hour course.
In addition to offering many of the core, or basic, courses we also offer workforce programs that help students explore various careers while working towards a certificate or degree. Workforce program options* include welding, nursing (CNA), law enforcement and oil and gas technology. Although dual enrollment students pay less for courses and are in high school, they enjoy the same student services and benefits of a regular college student such as free tutoring, library access and a dedicated advisor. *CBC workforce programs vary by location and high school. Contact your high school counselor for details.
With over one dozen workforce programs, Coastal Bend College is bound to have the perfect career or vocation for you. Our workforce programs are constantly evolving to meet the demands of the Coastal Bend job market, and our small class sizes ensure you get the hands-on training you need to succeed in the field. Many of our workforce programs have options that allow you to complete a Marketable Skills Achievement Award or a Level I Certificate in as little as one year. A Level II Certificate or Associates of Applied Science degree takes about two years and includes core curriculum courses designed to give you a well-rounded, comprehensive education. Classroom instruction is supplemented with hands-on training during laboratory courses that allow students to implement the processes behind the theory. Our workforce graduates are now some of the many nurses, cosmetologists, welders, business owners and dental hygienists, to name a few, working in our communities.
The average starting salary of graduates from our two-year allied health programs (radiologic technology, nursing and dental hygiene) is $59,650*. Our other workforce program graduates make an average of $42,800* their first year after graduation. We have HIRE expectations at CBC. Our programs lead to great jobs. Program offerings vary by location—flip the page to learn more or stop by any of our locations to visit one-on-one with an advisor/recruiter. *Data obtained from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, Corpus Christi region
Beeville Accounting Associate of Arts* Associate of Science* Automotive Technology Business Technology Computer Information Technology Cosmetology Dental Hygiene Drafting & Design Technology Early Development & Education Forensic Science Health Information Technology Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice Nursing (LVN & RN) Oil & Gas Technology Radiologic Technology Welding Alice Accounting Associate of Arts* Associate of Science* Business Technology Computer Information Technology Early Development & Education Health Information Technology Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice Nursing (LVN & RN) Welding
Kingsville Accounting Associate of Arts* Associate of Science* Business Technology Computer Information Technology Cosmetology Criminal Justice Early Development & Education Health Information Technology Nursing (LVN) Pleasanton Accounting Associate of Arts* Associate of Science* Business Technology Computer Information Technology Cosmetology Health Information Technology Nursing (LVN) Welding Program/course offerings are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please call or visit the CBC location nearest you. *University transfer/core curriculum
ATHLETI S Coastal Bend College Athletics program provides a quality and competitive intercollegiate experience. The Athletics program is consistent with the National Junior Collegiate Athletics Association (NJCAA) philosophy and the overall educational mission of Coastal Bend College. CBC currently has 6 intercollegiate men’s and women’s teams in basketball, baseball, soccer, and volleyball. Collectively, they are known as the Cougars. Coastal Bend College is home to five Division I teams and one Division IIII team. CBC’s volleyball, soccer, men’s basketball, women’s basketball and softball teams are in Region XIV as a Division I team, while baseball is a Division III team. The volleyball and basketball teams play home games in the Peter S. Marecek Physical Fitness Center (gym). The baseball team plays their home games at the Joe Hunter Baseball Field, the softball team plays their games at the A.C. Jones Softball Field, and the soccer team plays their games at the Coastal Bend College Soccer Field.
We have a tradition of excellence in intercollegiate athletic programs for men and women. Players from across the nation and world have played for CBC. Many team members have gone on to play at the NCAA Division I or Division II level. Our athletic teams provide some exciting action for Cougar’s fans. Integrity is indispensable to an intercollegiate athletics program, for without it sport loses its true meaning. CBC offers a highly competitive athletic program within a supportive academic environment, with a strong focus on assisting student-athletes in their pursuit of higher education. Athletes, both male and female, interested in the college should write to the Athletic Department, at Coastal Bend College, for more information.
INVESTMENT
We keep our tuition and fees low so we can keep higher education accessibility high.
When you take the low cost of a CBC education and compare it to those found at other colleges/universities, you’ll find that enrolling at CBC is a smart investment in your future. You’ll likely save hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars each semester by attending CBC for two years compared to a university or other community and private technical colleges.
You are encouraged to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.gov. Use CBC’s school code of 003546 to ensure we receive your application.
In the last five years, we’ve invested over a million dollars in student scholarships. Scholarship applications are accepted through April 1 each year and can be downloaded at coastalbend.edu/ scholarships. Contact our financial aid office at (361) 354-2238 for more information.
Community College
Average Tuition & Fees:
Coastal Bend College In-District Tuition: Del Mar College Out-of-District Tuition:
$2,646 $2,914
Texas Public University Average Tuition & Fees: The University of Texas at Austin Tuition: $9,810 Texas A&M College Station Tuition: $9,494 Texas State Tuition: $9,940 The University of Texas at San Antonio Tuition: $9,361 Texas A&M Corpus Christi Tuition: $8,620 Texas A&M Kingsville Tuition: $7,700 Texas A&M San Antonio Tuition: $7,454 Source: 2016 Texas Public Higher Education Almanac
OMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT A large part of the college atmosphere is community involvement and engagement. Spring Fest is an annual event that takes place in Beeville and Alice to celebrate spring.
The college’s impact goes beyond that of an institution which provides the means for success through courses for members of the community. Community involvement has helped enhance CBC’s role in the academic, cultural, and civic CBC students are uniquely positioned to enrichment of its students, faculty, staff, impact the community because they live and community. and study in the neighborhoods they serve. In this spirit, the College seeks to As a result, CBC stays actively involved develop reciprocal relationships with in the communities we serve by offering community partners. multiple events throughout the year for families of all ages to attend. See the next page for a list of community events held each year.
OMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Every year, Coastal Bend College puts on multiple events for the community, bringing the community to the college. This has helped create a family-friendly atmosphere that enables students to not only engage with the community, but bring their families to events at the college.
In December, Coastal Bend College puts on an Evening with Santa as well as have Santa visit the Child Development Center at CBC. Last year, CBC’s softball team had the opportunity to purchase toys for local children which were then disseminated to children of all backgrounds.
Annual Community Events Martin Luther King Day Sealant Day Spring Fest July 4th Baseball Game 9/11 Remembrance Day Fall Fest Dia de los Muertos Veterans’ Day Evening with Santa
YOU MATTER CBC tries to make your experience here the best it can be and support you in your academic endeavors. There are numerous part-time jobs on campus that are open for students. These positions range from working in the athletic department, working in the library, and many other departments. In addition, to employment opportunities, CBC also has guest speakers come speak to the students ranging from local celebrity Chef Adrian to authors such as Diana Lopez, Author of Coco: A Story about Music, Shoes and Family.
During the year, community involvement is an important aspect of CBC and as such, there are multiple events held throughout the year that are community wide events such as an Evening with Santa and Spring Fest. As an inclusive campus, there are events that children and families can attend.
JOIN THE FAMILY Leadership. Innovation. Respect. Integrity. Diversity. Collaboration. These are just some of our core values at Coastal Bend College.
Contact Us:
Join the CBC family by completing our free admissions application at applytexas.org
Alice Site // 704 Coyote Trail 361.664.2981 ext. 3025
We accept applications on a continuous basis, and we have registration open almost year round for traditional fall, spring and summer semesters as well as our Wintermester (December), Maymester (May) and flex courses (fall and spring). We invite you to visit any of our four locations to take a tour and meet our friendly faculty and staff.
Beeville Campus // 3800 Charco Road 361.354.2599
Kingsville Site // 1814 S. Brahma Blvd 361.592.1615 ext. 4036 Pleasanton Site // 1411 Bensdale Road 830.569.4222 ext. 1201 CBC Admissions // 361.354.2245 CBC Financial Aid // 361.354.2238 We also invite you to connect with us on social media using the hashtag #CBCRocks
Beeville: 3800 Charco Road, Bee ville, TX, 78102 • 361-358-2838