Whatcom Community College
Public, 4-year
237 W Kellogg Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
Quick Facts
2,280
Total Enrollment
36%
Graduation Rate
$38,429
Median Earnings (6yr)
$5,146
In-State Tuition
$9,608
Avg Net Price
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
About Whatcom Community College
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 4-year |
| Classification | Baccalaureate/Associate Colleges: Associate Dominant |
| Size | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Accreditation | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Primary Degree | Associate's |
| Highest Degree | Bachelor's |
Location
| Address | 237 W Kellogg Rd |
| City | Bellingham, WA |
| ZIP Code | 98226 |
| County | Whatcom County |
President/Chief Administrator: Kathi Hiyane-Brown (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 2,280 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 54% |
| Male | 46% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 53.5% |
| Black | 1.7% |
| Hispanic | 14.9% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 6.7% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 2.4% |
| Unknown | 13.1% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 26.9% |
| Part-Time Students | 47.5% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$5,146
In-State Tuition
$11,096
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,173
Total Cost of Attendance
$9,608
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 19% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 5% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 19% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $10,643 |
| Median Total Debt | $8,000 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $20,000 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 44% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $8,666 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $8,510 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $11,745 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $17,893 |
| $110,001+ | $15,888 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$38,429
6 Years After
$41,372
8 Years After
$44,092
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $20,347 | 75th percentile: $56,454
Earnings by Family Income Background
$35,378
Low Income
$42,402
Middle Income
$47,850
High Income
Student Outcomes
36%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$10,165
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$9,824
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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