Whatcom Community College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #6584 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1826 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1738 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #40 of 57 | In Washington |
| #2 of 4 | In Bellingham |
| #6002 of 6,555 | For Geography and Cartography |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 3,490
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.whatcom.edu
Whatcom Community College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Whatcom Community College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
1,049 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,234 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Whatcom Community College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1811 (52%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 640 (18%) |
| Hispanic | 467 (13%) |
| Two or more races | 228 (7%) |
| Asian | 205 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 56 (2%) |
| Black or African American | 53 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 10 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $6,199
- Students receiving aid
- 57%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $3,633 |
| Tuition in-state | $3,633 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $9,049 |
| Fee in-district | $1,513 |
| Fee in-state | $1,513 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,047 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 230 |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $9,450 |
Whatcom Community College majors
Whatcom Community College has granted 27 bachelor's degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Whatcom Community College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 383 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 56 | |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 36 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 35 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 33 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 13 | 14 |
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 17 | |
| Computer Support Specialist | 15 | |
| Network and System Administration & Administrator | 13 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 12 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 11 | |
| Prepress & Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design | 10 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 9 | |
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 7 | |
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 7 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 6 | |
| Banking and Financial Support Services | 5 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 5 | |
| Materials Engineering | 4 | |
| Physical Sciences, General | 4 | |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 3 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 3 | |
| Chemical Engineering | 1 | |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 1 | |
| Music, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 677 | 27 |
Whatcom Community College has a graduation rate of 36%, which is among the 18% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 36% | 30% | 43% |
Publications & Citations
Whatcom Community College has published 250 scientific papers with 2,911 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Environmental Science, Biology, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, Geography and Cartography, Engineering, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 5 |
| 1993 | 3 | 6 |
| 1994 | 3 | 7 |
| 1995 | 1 | 8 |
| 1996 | 1 | 7 |
| 1997 | 0 | 14 |
| 1998 | 0 | 9 |
| 1999 | 3 | 14 |
| 2000 | 1 | 16 |
| 2001 | 5 | 23 |
| 2002 | 6 | 26 |
| 2003 | 4 | 36 |
| 2004 | 3 | 37 |
| 2005 | 3 | 37 |
| 2006 | 2 | 61 |
| 2007 | 3 | 38 |
| 2008 | 3 | 51 |
| 2009 | 4 | 65 |
| 2010 | 3 | 81 |
| 2011 | 4 | 101 |
| 2012 | 4 | 95 |
| 2013 | 7 | 97 |
| 2014 | 7 | 97 |
| 2015 | 11 | 141 |
| 2016 | 4 | 104 |
| 2017 | 17 | 114 |
| 2018 | 9 | 122 |
| 2019 | 10 | 174 |
| 2020 | 21 | 200 |
| 2021 | 19 | 228 |
| 2022 | 16 | 224 |
| 2023 | 16 | 225 |
| 2024 | 23 | 290 |
General info
| Total FTE staff | 349 |
|---|---|
| Carnegie classification | Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional |
Location and contacts
| Address | 237 W Kellogg Rd Bellingham, Washington, 98226 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 91,000 |
| Phone | 3603833000 |