Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$5.1k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Whatcom Community College
Bellingham, WA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$5,146
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,096
Avg On-Campus Living
$19,422
Avg Off-Campus Living
$18,000
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$24,568
Net price (after aid)$9,608
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$8,666
$30k – $48k$8,510
$48k – $75k$11,745
$75k – $110k$17,893
$110k+$15,888
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$44,092
Median debt at graduation$10,643
Est. monthly loan payment$113
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 4.1×Graduates earn about 4.1× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants19%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans5%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
36%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$9.6k below avg
Out-of-state value
$11.1k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$5.1k
below avg
Out-of-state
$11.1k
below avg
Net price
$9.6k
below avg
Pell
19%
Median debt
$10.6k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$44.1k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
Areas of study
CommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (26)
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
CybersecuritySoftware EngineeringArtificial Intelligence
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary EducationSpecial Education
Engineering
Mechanical EngineeringCivil EngineeringBiomedical Engineering
Health Sciences
Health Informatics
Admissions
Acceptance rate
100%
SAT range
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About Whatcom Community College
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- Where is Whatcom Community College located?
- Whatcom Community College is located in Bellingham, WA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Whatcom Community College?
- Whatcom Community College is a public university based in WA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Whatcom Community College?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Whatcom Community College is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Whatcom Community College?
- Whatcom Community College's published in-state tuition is approximately $5,146 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Whatcom Community College?
- Whatcom Community College reports total enrollment of approximately 2,280 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Whatcom Community College?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Whatcom Community College.
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