Columbia Basin College Athletics

The Hawks compete in nine varsity sports with 156 total athletes, representing about 3.7% of the student body. As a community college, Columbia Basin participates in the NWAC (Northwest Athletic Conference), which sits between high school and four-year university athletics in terms of competition level. The athletic program distributes $322,610 in scholarships across all sports, providing meaningful financial support for student-athletes. Community college athletics focus on developing skills for potential transfer to four-year programs while maintaining academic progress. The relatively small athletic footprint reflects the school's primary mission as a workforce development institution. With only 126 on-campus housing spots available, most Hawks athletes commute from the surrounding Tri-Cities area rather than living the traditional college sports experience.