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Whatcom Community College
Whatcom Community College
BELLINGHAM, WA . 2 Year 3.8
#1395 in Best Colleges in America
237 W KELLOGG RD BELLINGHAM, WA 98226

Overview

Whatcom Community College is located in Bellingham, Washington, USA, and is a public community college established in 1967. It is renowned for its high-quality education and safe, friendly learning environment. The college offers associate degrees and vocational certificate programs in a variety of fields, including business, nursing, computer science, and the arts, supporting students in their transition to four-year universities or direct employment. Whatcom is known for its small class sizes and personalized tutoring. It has a high proportion of international students and a diverse, open cultural atmosphere. Additionally, the college holds national certification in cybersecurity education, making it an ideal place for both academic pursuits and career development.

Rankings

  • 482

    #482 in Best Community Colleges in America

  • 9

    #9 in Best Community Colleges in Washington

  • Best Community Colleges in America 482 of 922

Academics

  • C+Professors
  • C+Value
  • BDiversity
  • ASafety
  • AStudent Life
  • ALocation

Majors

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    559 Graduates
  • Computer and Information Systems Security
    107 Graduates
  • Early Childhood Education
    105 Graduates
  • Network, Database, and System Administration
    89 Graduates
  • Business
    67 Graduates
  • Accounting Technician and Bookkeeping
    62 Graduates
  • Nursing Assistant
    58 Graduates
  • Child Development
    51 Graduates
  • Physical Therapy Technician
    45 Graduates
  • Medical Assistant
    32 Graduates

Admissions

  • Application Deadline
  • 100%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    0
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $5,510
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    64%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    34%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    84%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    1,891 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    1,959
  • Undergrads Over 25
    30%
  • Pell Grant
    32%
  • Varsity Athletes
    7%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    18:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    No data available  
  • Athletic Division
    NWAC

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