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Bellingham, WA 98226
p. 360-676-2170
w. www.whatcom.ctc.edu
Whatcom Community College
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Information Summary
Ranks 2598th overall and 50th in Washington
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
44.0 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$3,525 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
30 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
60% / 43% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
3,658 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Bellingham, WA 98226
| Surrounding community | Fringe rural area (less than 5 mi. from an urban area) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 56,465 (41,051 urban / 15,414 rural) |
| Households | 22,045 (2.55 people per house) |
| Families | 14,975 (2.99 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 713 |
| Pop. — Asian | 2,438 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 184 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 3,083 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 50,376 |
| Pop. — Other | 1,290 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Rural-serving Medium
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Mixed part/full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Medium two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Quarter |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force |  —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Whatcom Community College?
Ranks 3234th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $2,475 | $2,475 | $7,650 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $77 | $77 | $248 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $3,525 | $3,525 | $8,700 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $15,144 | $15,144 | $20,319 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $6,762 | $6,762 | $11,937 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $2,310  $2,475 |
$2,310  $2,475 |
$7,484  $7,650 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $894  $1,050 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $6,924  $7,839 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,024  $3,780 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,916  $3,237 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Whatcom Community College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Whatcom Community College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Whatcom Community College Ranks 4882nd for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,579 | 68 |  26% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,645 | 64 |  25% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $844 | 31 |  12% |
| Student Loan Aid | $2,032 | 22 |  8% |
| Any financial aid type | 85 |  33% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Whatcom Community College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 43 | 57 | 100 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 18 | 18 | 36 |
Hispanic | 61 | 88 | 149 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 55 | 76 | 131 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 9 | 15 | 24 |
White Non-Hispanic | 1,104 | 1,626 | 2,730 |
Race Unknown | 213 | 275 | 488 |
| Total | 1,503 | 2,155 | 3,658 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Whatcom Community College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 239 | 307 | 546 | |
| 5 | 25 | 30 | |
| N/A | 21 | 21 | |
| 7 | 12 | 19 | |
| 5 | 14 | 19 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Whatcom Community College Ranks 2502nd for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $45,359 ($46,387 male / $44,559 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 64 (28 male / 36 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 164 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.4 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $992,172 |
Whatcom Community College Academics
The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. That is, the university has a Cross-Registration, Distance Learning, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, ESL, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Student-Designed Major and Study Abroad. Additionally, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, On-Campus Daycare, Personal Counseling and Veterans Counselor can help. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. Whatcom Community College is unique in its study options.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Whatcom Community College.
- Education:
- Early Childhood Education, Education – General, Teacher Assistance
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Accounting, Administrative/Secretarial Services, Business – General, Business Administration/Management, Office Management
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Massage Therapy, Medical Administrative Assistance, Medical Assistance, Nursing (RN), Physical Therapy Assistance
- Popular majors:
- eighty-seven percent liberal arts
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Commercial/Advertising Art
- Security and Protective Services:
- Police Science
- Computer Science:
- Computer Science, Computer Systems Analysis, Data Processing Technology
Furthermore, for international students, the application fee is 35. Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 3rd of September.
Whatcom Community College Admissions
This school did not report their application fee. Transfer students are not ignored, for all that did not report the exact number of transfer students.
Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. Again, The regular application due date was not reported. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. Similarly, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 24th of June. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 3rd of September. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year.
Whatcom Community College Financial Aid
Financial aid distribution is at seventy-two percent scholarships per grants and twenty-eight percent loans per jobs. Financial aid forms are FAFSA and Institution’s own financial aid form. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Athletics and State/District Residency. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. In the same way, need based financial aid distribution is determined through State/District Residency.
Whatcom Community College Students
Furthermore, it is part of an Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Commuter campus. Whatcom Community College offers Associate degrees. The school’s size is approximately two thousand, nine hundred and fifty-nine degree-seeking undergrads.
This school features the Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Commuter campus. In short, the school is located 90 miles from Seattle, 60 miles from Vancouver, Canada.
Whatcom Community College Athletics
The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Men’s Scholarship Soccer
- Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball
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