About Whatcom Community College

Founded in 1970, Whatcom Community College. is a college. Located in Washington, which is a city setting in Washington, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 4,507 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The Whatcom Community College Academic calendar runs on a Quarter basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 13:1. There are 84 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Whatcom Community College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at are considered , with ,4% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Whatcom Community College.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
25%
“We know about current events and vote”
69%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
6%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
6%
“We save it for the classroom”
31%
“Sometimes, but not often”
44%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
19%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
6%
“I only go out in groups”
19%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
75%
“I feel extremely safe”
13%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
50%
“We bought the gear”
38%
“We live for the big game”
6%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
63%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
31%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
44%
“They keep regular office hours”
56%
“They”re always available”
75%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
19%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
6%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
13%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
50%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
31%
“We only party on weekends”
6%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
13%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
56%
“There might be people who do”
25%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
6%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
25%
“We know about current events and vote”
69%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
6%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
6%
“We save it for the classroom”
31%
“Sometimes, but not often”
44%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
19%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
6%
“I only go out in groups”
19%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
75%
“I feel extremely safe”
13%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
50%
“We bought the gear”
38%
“We live for the big game”
6%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
63%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
31%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
44%
“They keep regular office hours”
56%
“They”re always available”
75%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
19%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
6%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
13%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
50%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
31%
“We only party on weekends”
6%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
13%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
56%
“There might be people who do”
25%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
6%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    14 Students rated on-campus housing 2.2 stars. 21 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    12 Students rated off-campus housing 3.4 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    18 Students rated campus food 3.3 stars. 11 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    19 Students rated campus facilities 4.3 stars. 53 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    19 Students rated class size 4.6 stars. 68 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    18 Students rated school activities 3.5 stars. 22 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    19 Students rated local services 4.4 stars. 53 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    19 Students rated academics 4.3 stars. 47 % gave the school a 5.0.

Whatcom Community College REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Whatcom Community College?

19 Students rated Whatcom Community College

Rochelle - 08/31/2020

I live that they gave me the chance to go to school their so very greatful and happy that they took the time out their bizzy day to recinize that I needed toi have this opportunity

Teagan - 04/25/2020

Whatcom Community College has a very laid back environment and a beautiful campus. Many of the things I may personally dislike about it, (on-campus food opportunities, lack of social opportunities, etc.), are things that I consider to be the nature of a community college instead of a university.

Josie - 11/03/2019

It's a great school with great flexibility and affordability. The teachers are available and knowledgable. It is neat many different shopping centers and there is a Co-Op that has healthy and delicious food options close by. I would highly recommend this school.

Kelly - 07/01/2019

Applying to, and graduating from, this college is the best decision I’ve made!! It’s competitive but totally worth the work!! The classes are small and the professors are always available in and out of class. I’ve worked with other PTA’s who graduated from other colleges and they are far less prepared for real world clinic experience than graduates from Whatcom. The off campus housing is affordable and safe and it’s a college town with Western there as well so there is always something fun to do!! it is very affordable since it is a community college and the quality is unmatched. Do yourself a favor and go here!!

Whatcom Community College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Whatcom Community College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Whatcom Community College is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    The advice I would give myself would be to tough it out! I dropped out three months before graduation just so I could work and make money. I didn't think that I could go to college because my family could not afford to put me through. However, if I was shown what options I did have and could actually go to college with financial assistance from the government I would have continued through school and went to college right after high school. My experience at the community college I attend has been amazing, and because I stuck with it I will be graduating in the spring and transferring to WSU! For a lot of students when they get to high school they are ready to be done, after all they just spent the last 13yrs in school so getting through high school can be difficult. My experience at Whatcom Community College has prepared me for the university level experience having been out of high school for 6yrs. The transition of getting back into school was easier than I had anticipated!

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  3. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Primary focus is either running start students (high school students attending here to simultaneously recieve collge credits and high school credits) and on transfer students, such as myself, who wish to transfer to a four year college.

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  4. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    My school is best known for setting students up for successful transfers to four-year universities. It also offers an outstanding study abroad program and a Running Start program for high school students that allows them to earn college credits tuition- free.

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  5. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    If you make and keep enemies--don't come. You'll be bumping into those people more than you (or they) want unless you contrieve your class schedule to avoid when they might be on campus. Don't come if you want big city attractions--Bellingham is only 67,000 people.

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  6. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Whatcom Community College is unique simply because of the atmosphere. Not only do I feel like apart of the school while I'm there but I feel good that I am receiving my education in a fun, safe environment. For being a community college, the campus is fairly large and there's room for everyone. This way we still have a feeling of being at an actual university, along with sporting events to participate in. Plus students can live really close to the school or with parents without having to worry about walking a great distance and being late.

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  7. What's unique about your campus?

    Student-teacher ratio is one that allows individual interaction (if the student desires). I've had teachers here who have been more than willing to work with me outside of class even answering questions not directly related to the current topics of classroom study. Most, if not all, staff and faculty I've dealt with have demonstrated desire to see students succeed--providing their part of an ideal learning environment.

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  8. Describe the students at your school.

    Diverse in all forms.

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  9. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish the Washington State graduation requirements had been explained to me. State requirements are rigid and Whatcom was inflexible with creative solutions to what I needed for a transfer degree.

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  10. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    I have yet to find anything to complain about at my school.

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  11. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Anyone! Whatcom offers a variety of courses and opprotunities to broaden your education and horizions. Just by taking a few classes can open up doors for new and exciting experiences. Whatcom has an inviting and fun atmosphere, and the educatiors and advisiors are willing and able to offer advise and services to accompany a students needs. I enjoy attending Whatcom Community College, and I am sure that the variety of courses offered could entertain and educated a person of character and any genre.

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  12. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    HAHA this question is terribly set up. However I usually tell my friends about how cool the library is and how chill all the staff are. Also the Kulshan Building is the best.

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Student Body

Students

57%

female

43%

male

4,507

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

2%

Out-Of-State

98%

In-State

N/A

International

Organizations

N/A

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

N/A

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
% Black or African-American
1%
% Hispanic/Latino
12%
% White or Caucasian
63%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

63% of students attending Whatcom Community College receive some sort of financial aid. 43% were awarded federal grants. While 9% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$9,618

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$827

Books and Supplies

$7,632

Room and Board

18,077

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$5,863
$30 - $48K
$7,409
$48 - $75K
$9,157
$75 - $110K
$10,979
$110K & UP
$12,672

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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