Whatcom Community College, WA
Public
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Nonresidential
Baccalaureate and Associate's College
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Open Admissions
Main Campus
Whatcom Community College Rankings
Affordability91
Retention9
Graduation1
Earnings18
Diversity62
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Whatcom Community College
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Bachelor’s
45%
Associate’s
55%
Certificate
Assoc
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Business, Management, Marketing16%
Communications Technologies1%
Computer and Information Sciences7%
Education7%
Health Professions and Related Programs14%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences4%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting1%
Legal Professions and Studies1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities46%
Physical Sciences2%
Admissions
Getting into Whatcom Community College
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Admission Rate
-
Median SAT Math
-
Median SAT Reading
-
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
Cost
Cost of Attending Whatcom Community College
$5K
In-State Tuition
$10K
Out-of-State Tuition
$13K
Average Total Cost
$7K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $6K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $6K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $8K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $13K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $8K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Whatcom Community College
9%
Receive Federal Loans
$7K
Median Federal Debt
44%
Repayment Rate
$103
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 64% | 55% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 9% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 5% | 8% | 9% |
| >$110K | 4% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $9K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $6K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $6K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $7K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $6K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $20K | $24K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $12K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $3K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $2K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 40% | 47% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 44% | 52% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 50% | 56% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 63% | 61% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Whatcom Community College
60%
Retention Rate
19%
Transfer Rate
28%
Withdrawal Rate
32%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 21% | 36% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 32% | 53% | 55% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 38% | 52% | 53% |
| Black | 33% | 38% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 34% | 49% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38% | 48% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 100% | 54% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 26% | 45% | 44% |
| Other race | 27% | 52% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Whatcom Community College
84%
Employment Rate
$29K
Median Salary
$16K
25 Pctl Salary
$42K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 84% | 83% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 81% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 79% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 81% | 80% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 80% | 81% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $5K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $16K | $17K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $29K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $42K | $46K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $56K | $61K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $29K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $30K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $32K | $38K | $35K |
Students
Students at Whatcom Community College
2,790
Undergraduates
44%
Full-time Undergrads
25
Avg Entry Age
-
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 56% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 44% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 5% | 6% | 4% |
| Black | 2% | 5% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 61% | 55% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 2% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 7% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 7% | 3% |
| Other race | 6% | 6% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 46% | 39% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 23% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 17% | 16% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Whatcom Community College, WA
Bellingham Technical College
2 miles, SW
Western Washington University
4 miles, S
Northwest Indian College
6 miles, W
Skagit Valley College
26 miles, S