Whatcom Community College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #6525 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1816 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1729 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #40 of 57 | In Washington |
| #2 of 4 | In Bellingham |
| #5876 of 6,422 | For Geography and Cartography |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 3,340
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- 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.
833 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,506 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 | 1899 (57%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 432 (13%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 361 (11%) |
| Two or more races | 202 (6%) |
| Asian | 194 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 163 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 58 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 9 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.2%) |
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
- $7,085
- Students receiving aid
- 51%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $3,527 |
| Tuition in-state | $3,527 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $8,786 |
| Fee in-district | $1,455 |
| Fee in-state | $1,455 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,945 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 233 |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $9,450 |
Whatcom Community College majors
Whatcom Community College has granted 35 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 | 484 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 57 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 11 | 17 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 28 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 25 | |
| Computer Support Specialist | 21 | |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 19 | |
| Network and System Administration & Administrator | 18 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 16 | |
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 15 | |
| Prepress & Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design | 14 | |
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 10 | |
| Physical Sciences, General | 8 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 7 | |
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 7 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 6 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 5 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 4 | |
| Banking and Financial Support Services | 3 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 2 | |
| Chemical Engineering | 1 | |
| Materials Engineering | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 744 | 35 |
Whatcom Community College has a graduation rate of 42%, which is among the 27% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 42% | 37% | 47% |
Publications & Citations
Whatcom Community College has published 214 scientific papers with 2,333 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Environmental Science, Biology, Sociology, Political Science, Law, Psychology, Geography and Cartography, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 3 |
| 1992 | 0 | 5 |
| 1993 | 4 | 5 |
| 1994 | 3 | 8 |
| 1995 | 1 | 11 |
| 1996 | 1 | 5 |
| 1997 | 0 | 15 |
| 1998 | 1 | 10 |
| 1999 | 3 | 16 |
| 2000 | 1 | 19 |
| 2001 | 5 | 18 |
| 2002 | 6 | 24 |
| 2003 | 4 | 37 |
| 2004 | 3 | 39 |
| 2005 | 3 | 31 |
| 2006 | 2 | 53 |
| 2007 | 2 | 41 |
| 2008 | 1 | 49 |
| 2009 | 3 | 54 |
| 2010 | 3 | 73 |
| 2011 | 2 | 88 |
| 2012 | 3 | 73 |
| 2013 | 6 | 89 |
| 2014 | 9 | 86 |
| 2015 | 7 | 122 |
| 2016 | 4 | 98 |
| 2017 | 17 | 108 |
| 2018 | 10 | 111 |
| 2019 | 10 | 149 |
| 2020 | 20 | 160 |
| 2021 | 17 | 198 |
| 2022 | 14 | 185 |
| 2023 | 14 | 188 |
General info
| Total FTE staff | 339 |
|---|---|
| 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 |