Whatcom Community College

Whatcom Community College Overview

Whatcom Community College is a public, state school in a small town setting in Bellingham, Washington. Whatcom Community College was founded in 1970 and enrolls 2,719 undergrads and no graduate students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Whatcom Community College!

Interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Whatcom Community College's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and communications? Whatcom Community College students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Whatcom Community College does not have any fraternities or sororities, do it might be a good option if Greek life isn't a priority for you.

Planning to play sports? Whatcom Community College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Whatcom Community College on the Student Life page.

2022 Whatcom Community College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Quarter
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$4,523
Out-of-State	$10,128

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Is Whatcom Community College a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a look at these factors to get a better sense of what Whatcom Community College offers and if the school might be a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Whatcom Community College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It is a way to measure how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Whatcom Community College Grads

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from Whatcom Community College by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads.

Check with Whatcom Community College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Whatcom Community College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

Whatcom Community College's endowment was valued at $2 million in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Whatcom Community College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on Whatcom Community College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Whatcom Community College.

Based on this information, how does Whatcom Community College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Whatcom Community College a good school for you?

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Where is Whatcom Community College Located?

Whatcom Community College is located in the small town setting of Bellingham, Washington, less than an hour from Vancouver.

If you want to see Whatcom Community College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 5 to Bellingham, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Bellingham International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Whatcom Community College and Bellingham are like without leaving home.

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