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Whatcom Community College

Whatcom Community College

Bellingham, WA · City · 2,378 students
4
Year
Public
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
About

Whatcom Community College in Bellingham, Washington, is a highly regarded institution nationally recognized for its pioneering leadership in cybersecurity education and its seamless transfer pathways to four-year universities. WCC boasts strong programs in healthcare, business, and STEM, notably offering select Bachelor of Applied Science degrees in high-demand fields like IT networking. The campus culture is collaborative and community-oriented, enriched by active student clubs, athletics, and easy access to the Pacific Northwest's premier outdoor recreation. Distinctively, Whatcom is designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense and offers on-campus student housing, a rare amenity for a community college that fosters a more traditional residential experience.


Wikipedia:Whatcom Community College is a public community college in Bellingham, Washington, United States, in Whatcom County. It was established in 1967 and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Location
Bellingham, WA, 98226 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
SEA · Seattle
93 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$19,672
Out-of-state COA
$25,594
Avg net price
$11,795
Room & board
$17,982
In-state tuition
$5,115
Out-of-state tuition
$11,037
Books & supplies
$528/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$9,814
$30–48k
$10,010
$48–75k
$12,411
$75–110k
$17,032
$110k+
$19,441
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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
36%
Transfer-out rate
14%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
42%
Transferred
29%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
27%
Median earnings (6yr)
$38,429
Median earnings (10yr)
$44,092
Median debt
$10,643
Monthly loan payment
$113
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,375$12,368
Debt (90th percentile)
$20,000
Student Body
Men 43%Women 57%
11
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
21%
First-generation
41%
Median family income
$19,256
Independent students
52%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
25.0
Part-time students
45%
Race & ethnicity
White
48%
Hispanic
17%
Black
2%
Asian
6%
Two or more
7%
Non-resident
1%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
18%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$38,429
10 years after entry
$44,092
Business Administration, Management and Operations14
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management13
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Institutional
Endowment
$10M
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$10,799/mo
Instructional spend/student
$10,857
Federal loan rate
5%

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