Bellingham, WA · Public · Bachelor's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Whatcom Community College (in-state) | $5,115 | — |
| WA average | $15,340 | -67% |
| National average | $18,082 | -72% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $5,115 | $20,460 |
| Out-of-state | $11,037 | $44,148 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Whatcom Community College ranks 13 by in-state tuition among the 70 WA colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 116% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Whatcom Community College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Shoreline College | $5,115 |
| Cascadia College | $5,157 |
| Big Bend Community College | $5,059 |
| Seattle Central College | $5,184 |
In-state tuition at Whatcom Community College is $5,115 per year; out-of-state students pay $11,037.
Whatcom Community College in-state tuition is 67% below the WA average of $15,340.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Whatcom Community College is 72% below that.
$5,115 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Whatcom Community College comes to about $20,460 for an in-state student and $44,148 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Whatcom Community College ranks 13 out of the 70 WA colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.