Whatcom Community College
Bellingham, WA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,611
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Highest degree awarded:
Bachelor's
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, small, primarily nonresidential
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medium full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 0%
Male/Female: 42% / 58% (2017)
First generation college students: 41.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 13.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.8% (2017)
Test scores for admission:
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 55.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 28.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 14.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 8.5% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 59.4%
Black: 1.5%
Hispanic: 13.5%
Asian: 5.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.9%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 6.5%
Non-resident alien: 6.3%
Unknown race: 6.0%
Black: 1.5%
Hispanic: 13.5%
Asian: 5.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.9%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 6.5%
Non-resident alien: 6.3%
Unknown race: 6.0%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $13,812
In-State tuition: $4,868Out-of-State tuition: $10,472
Estimated books and supplies: $942 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,650 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,933 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $10,650 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,933 (2022)
Average Family Income: $42,181 (2017)
Median Family Income: $19,256 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 27.1%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 7.5%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $10,643 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $113 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $5,657 |
| $30k-48k | $4,262 |
| $48k-75k | $7,753 |
| $75k-110k | $11,912 |
| $110k+ | $13,212 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 0%6-year graduation rate: 34%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 93.0% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $10,643 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $6,334 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $8,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 51.7% (2015) |
| @3 year | 56.6% (2017) |
| @5 year | 69.7% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 31.8% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 35.6% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $33,354 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $37,055 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 18 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Graphic Communications. | 16 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | 1 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 125 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 52 | $17,510 | $162 | $51,923 ($4,327) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 8 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 62 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 13 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Chemical Engineering. | 4 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Mechanical Engineering. | 6 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 22 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Legal Support Services. | 4 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Legal Support Services. | 7 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 621 | $11,458 | $103 | $27,080 ($2,257) | $34,643 ($2,887) |
| Associate's Degree | Physical Sciences. | 20 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 8 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | 18 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | 45 | $19,660 | $41,042 ($3,420) | $40,006 ($3,334) | |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services. | 11 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services. | 4 | $21,102 ($1,759) | |||
| Associate's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 26 | $17,726 | $69,791 ($5,816) | $64,455 ($5,371) | |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | 68 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 48 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 5 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 19 | $40,236 ($3,353) | |||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Accounting and Related Services. | 113 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 20 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 16 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 5 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Hospitality Administration/Management. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Hospitality Administration/Management. | 2 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $75,168Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 13.0
School's endowment start of year: $8,427,698 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $9,168,712 (2022)