Whatcom Community College

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Quarter

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	230
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
On-time graduation rate	34%

Located in Bellingham, Washington, Whatcom Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. Whatcom Community College operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

One of the notable aspects of Whatcom Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Whatcom Community College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Whatcom Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Whatcom Community College is reported to be 34%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Washington state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 41% whereas the national average was 49%.

Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,868

Cost of attendance at Whatcom Community College in 2022 for students from Washington.

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Washington's average	$5,771
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,472

Cost of attendance at Whatcom Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average	$11,857
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 59 of freshman students at Whatcom Community College received on average $5,510 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,510

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	44	32%	$4,300	$189,187
Other Federal Grant	60	44%	$3,746	$224,741
State Grant/Scholarships	51	38%	$3,345	$170,615
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	40	29%	$1,136	$45,454
Total Grant & Scholarships	80	59%	$5,510	$440,810

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Whatcom Community College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Whatcom Community College students is 34.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 41.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 26.2%.

34.0%

asian 25.0% 3 students
white 36.4% 68 students
unknown 43.8% 7 students
hispanic 25.0% 12 students
Mixed Race 36.7% 11 students

Service Offerings

Whatcom Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Whatcom Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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