Whatcom Community College Rankings
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #7011 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1858 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1770 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #41 of 57 | In Washington |
| #3 of 4 | In Bellingham |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 2,719
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.whatcom.edu
Whatcom Community College Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
157 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,525 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 by race or ethnicity
| White | 1582 (59%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 339 (13%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 215 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 201 (7%) |
| Asian | 155 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 150 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 39 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 13 (0.5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
- Average aid awarded
- $6,428
- Students receiving aid
- 65%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,419 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,419 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $9,864 |
| Fee in-district | $345 |
| Fee in-state | $345 |
| Fee out-of-state | $345 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 233 |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $8,550 |
Whatcom Community College Majors
| Major | Associate's degree | Bachelor's |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 557 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 54 | |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 33 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 30 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 29 | |
| Computer Support Specialist | 24 | |
| Prepress & Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design | 20 | |
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 15 | |
| Physical Sciences, General | 15 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 13 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 13 | |
| Network and System Administration & Administrator | 12 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 11 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 8 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 7 | |
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 5 | |
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 4 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 3 | |
| Banking and Financial Support Services | 2 | |
| Chemical Engineering | 2 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 2 | |
| Music, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 848 | 12 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 42% | 36% | 48% |
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 3 |
| 1993 | 1 | 5 |
| 1994 | 1 | 6 |
| 1995 | 0 | 8 |
| 1996 | 0 | 3 |
| 1997 | 0 | 9 |
| 1998 | 0 | 3 |
| 1999 | 0 | 8 |
| 2000 | 1 | 4 |
| 2001 | 1 | 11 |
| 2002 | 1 | 6 |
| 2003 | 1 | 13 |
| 2004 | 1 | 10 |
| 2005 | 1 | 14 |
| 2006 | 1 | 17 |
| 2007 | 1 | 8 |
| 2008 | 0 | 28 |
| 2009 | 1 | 28 |
| 2010 | 1 | 30 |
| 2011 | 0 | 23 |
| 2012 | 0 | 27 |
| 2013 | 3 | 28 |
| 2014 | 1 | 21 |
| 2015 | 2 | 25 |
| 2016 | 2 | 37 |
| 2017 | 4 | 35 |
| 2018 | 2 | 31 |
| 2019 | 1 | 65 |
| 2020 | 0 | 35 |
| 2021 | 8 | 46 |
General info
| Total FTE staff | 350 |
|---|---|
| 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 |