Whatcom Community College Tuition, Acceptance Rate and Admissions (2026)

Bellingham, WA · Public · Bachelor's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$5,115
Out-of-State Tuition$11,037
Acceptance RateNot published
Average SATNot published

Whatcom Community College vs. State and National Averages

Whatcom Community CollegeWA AverageNational Average
In-state tuition$5,115$15,340$18,082
vs. average—-67%-72%

Other colleges in Bellingham

CollegeTypeUndergraduatesTuition
Western Washington UniversityPublic13,544$9,582
Bellingham Technical CollegePublic1,733$4,431
Northwest Indian CollegePublic629$4,365
Zorganics Institute of Beauty and WellnessPrivate for-profit35$24,321

Tuition shown is in-state tuition for schools that report one, otherwise the published tuition for the school's largest program. Source: College Scorecard.

Outcomes and student profile at Whatcom Community College

Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$44,092
Graduation rate (within 150% of normal time)36%
Median debt among graduates who borrowed$10,643
Undergraduates receiving Pell grants21%
Undergraduates aged 25 and over27%
First-generation students41%

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Earnings and debt figures cover students who received federal financial aid.

FAQ

What is the tuition at Whatcom Community College?

In-state tuition at Whatcom Community College is $5,115 and out-of-state tuition is $11,037, according to College Scorecard data.

What is the acceptance rate at Whatcom Community College?

College Scorecard does not publish an acceptance rate for Whatcom Community College. Schools generally have no rate to report when they admit students on an open or rolling basis, or when they do not report first-time, full-time applicants to the federal survey.

What SAT score do you need for Whatcom Community College?

College Scorecard does not publish an average SAT score for Whatcom Community College. Schools without a published figure are usually test-optional, open-admission, or they do not report test scores to the federal survey.

How big is Whatcom Community College?

Whatcom Community College enrolls about 2,378 undergraduate students. The student-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Is Whatcom Community College expensive?

In-state tuition at Whatcom Community College is $5,115, which is 67% below the WA average of $15,340.

How much do graduates of Whatcom Community College earn?

Median earnings ten years after enrolling at Whatcom Community College are $44,092 a year, according to College Scorecard.

How much debt do students at Whatcom Community College take on?

The median debt among Whatcom Community College graduates who borrowed is $10,643, according to College Scorecard.