Welcome to Coastal Bend College!  

Whether you enroll at CBC’s main campus in Beeville or at the other sites in Alice, Kingsville or Pleasanton, you’ll find modern computerized facilities that are second to none. And at CBC you are more than a number in the computer - you are an individual. CBC administrators and teachers care. There are small classes, and you will find free tutoring in our unique Student Success Center where special seminars are held to stimulate your study skills, and reinforce what you have learned in the classroom. That’s possible with the computer-assisted instructional center staffed with tutors who work one-on-one with students.  

CBC helps you develop skill for success. In the student development center, you will get assistance in blending your talents in the field of study or career that best suits you. Studies of CBC graduates show that more than three-quarters are either working or earning university degrees. Similar studies show that CBC graduates have among the highest success rates in receiving university degrees - equal to those who began their studies at large institutions.  

CBC strives to ensure that anyone who wants an education can get it. Scholarships, work-study programs and grants focus on your needs.  

COLLEGE CREATED 

Bee County Junior College District was created by election on November 2, 1965. The election resulted from several years of work to establish a community college for Bee County. Support was shown by residents in an overwhelming five-to-one majority for the creation of the district. The desire for a community college was again demonstrated on December 7, 1965, when district citizens approved a tax to support BCC, and bond issues to build the college. The Board of Trustees changed the college name from Bee County College to Coastal Bend College on September 1, 1998. The name change was made because the service area was extended by an act of the Texas Legislature in 1995. The Coastal Bend College service area includes Karnes, McMullen, Live Oak, Bee, Duval, Jim Wells and Brooks Counties, and parts of Atascosa and Kleberg Counties. The original board of trustees was Robert J. Beasley, George F. Elam, Jr., Frank Jostes, Fred C. Latcham, Jr., Peter S. Marecek, Paul A. Schulz and George Spikes. The board, elected in November, selected Grady C. Hogue as the first BCC President.  Bee County College opened in September, 1967, with 790 students, 24 full-time instructors and 11 part-time teachers.   

Mission 

Coastal Bend College is a student centered community college committed to delivering superb educational and life enriching opportunities to its students and the communities it serves.   

Vision 

Coastal Bend College is a leader in providing quality education for lifelong learning by dedicating its resources to promoting a learning-centered environment that empowers its students to reach their highest potential and become responsible members of the global community. 

Institutional Goals 

Coastal Bend College will provide equitable opportunities for lifelong learning and training needs by empowering students through engaging quality instruction, enhancing supportive learning communities; and providing comprehensive student-centered services and programs to ensure that students reach their aspirations. 

Coastal Bend College will identify and develop focused initiatives and activities supporting cultural, workforce, and economic development to improve quality of life. 

Coastal Bend College will effectively and efficiently use resources to maximize student, community, employee, and fiscal efficacy. 

Core Values 

Learning        Respect      

Innovation     Service    

Excellence    Integrity   

Leadership    Collaboration   

Diversity        Communication     

Advantages Offered by CBC 

College education at a reasonable cost:   

CBC is tax supported by the State of Texas and Bee County.  Students pay for only a part of the cost of their college education.    

Tuition and fees are comparatively low.    

Students may live at home while attending college.    

Scholarships and part-time jobs are available.   

Various types of programs available:   

Academic work toward a bachelor’s degree.    

Academic work for a general education.    

Specialization through workforce education programs.    

Education through part-time study for people who cannot attend college full-time.    

Continuing Education, contract training, mirror classes, and avocational programs.   

Immediate leadership development:   

CBC students may take part in extracurricular activities during the first year in college without having to compete with juniors and seniors.    

Students are encouraged to participate in student government, intramural sports, interest clubs, pre-professional groups, performing groups, honorary societies, religious organizations, and club sports.  

Suitable size and type of institution:  

CBC stresses personal attention. Students know other students, administrators, and the faculty.    

CBC is a normal step of progression from high school to a senior college or  university.    

Individual attention is available in the Student Success Center (SSC).    

Students are given opportunities to become better acquainted with growing responsibilities.    

Students have opportunities for closer acquaintance with teachers and receive more guidance from the faculty. 

Accreditation: 

SACSCOC     CODA     JRCERT     BON  

CBC's Path to Success  

 ATD   PATHWAYS