Whatcom Community College: Ranking & Review
| Bellingham rank | United States rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1806 | 6370 Top 38% |
Whatcom Community College Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled total (including graduate students) | 4,411 | 1,936 | 2,475 |
971 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
23 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Admission requirements
It’s free to apply for undergraduates.
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.
Whatcom Community College Tuition
| Total cost for students living | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $16,400 | $21,818 |
| Off-campus | $18,560 | $23,978 |
| The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, on-campus room and board payment and other expenses per full academic year. | ||
Whatcom Community College provides on-campus housing with total dormitory capacity of 162 students.
| In-state | Out-of-state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition for Full-time undergraduates | $4,116 | $9,534 |
| Fees for full-time undergraduates | $344 | $344 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates | $111 | $288 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Associate's degree | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 687 | 687 |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 215 | 215 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 166 | 166 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 76 | 76 |
| Education | 64 | 64 |
| Communications Technologies & Technicians and Support Services | 21 | 21 |
| Physical Sciences | 19 | 19 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 12 | 12 |
| Legal Professions and Studies | 9 | 9 |
| Grand Total | 1,269 | 1,269 |
A total of 1,269 2-year associate's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at Whatcom Community College.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 31% | 32% | 30% |
General info
| Religious affiliation | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | Quarter |
| Total FTE staff | 320 |
| Instructional FTE | 144 |
| Sector of institution | Public, 4-year or above |
| Control of institution | Public |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | www.whatcom.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | 237 W Kellogg Rd Bellingham, Washington, 98226 United States |
| Urbanization level | City: Small |
| City population | 81,000 |
| Phone | 3603833000 |