Whatcom Community College
Whatcom Community College is a public 4-year institution in Bellingham, WA. It enrolls about 3,490 students.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Bellingham, WA 98226 |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Enrollment | 3,490 |
| Acceptance rate | — |
| Applicants / admitted | — |
| In-state tuition & fees | $5,146 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $11,096 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 36% |
| Transfer-out rate | 12% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $11,629 |
| Campus setting | City: Small |
| Size category | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Bachelor's degree |
| Website | whatcom.edu/ |
| Phone | 3603833000 |
Admissions
This institution does not report first-year admission figures to IPEDS, often because admission is open.
Cost
In-state students pay about $5,146 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $11,096. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $11,629 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $8,666 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $8,510 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $11,745 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $17,893 |
| Over $110,000 | $15,888 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 280 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 36% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Whatcom Community College is in Bellingham, WA, Whatcom County. Its coordinates are 48.7939, -122.4933.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Whatcom Community College?
Whatcom Community College does not report a selective admission rate to IPEDS; it may have open admission.
How much does Whatcom Community College cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $5,146 for in-state students and $11,096 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Whatcom Community College?
About 3,490 students are enrolled.