Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $5,146 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $11,096 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $18,173 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $9,608 | State avg: $17,377. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 18.59% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 4.82% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Whatcom Community College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$11,096
Room and board
$19,422
Books and supplies
$762
Other expenses
$3,750
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$18,173
Average net price
$9,608
Average aid coverage
47%
$8,565 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Whatcom Community College pays approximately $9,608 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Washington average of $17,377 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Whatcom Community College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Washington and national averages.
Whatcom Community College net price
$9,608
Washington average
$17,377
National average
$17,506
Whatcom Community College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $11,096 and average net price at $9,608. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$11,096
Current net price
$9,608
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
36.43%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$44,092
Undergraduates
2,280
10-Year Median Earnings - Whatcom Community College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Whatcom Community College graduates earn about 1.0x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Whatcom Community College?
Undergraduates
2,280
Completion rate
36.43%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
18.59%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
4.82%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 18.59% of Whatcom Community College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 4.82% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Whatcom Community College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
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Accreditation
Whatcom Community College lists Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Whatcom Community College is listed at 237 W Kellogg Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226. Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Compare Schools
Compare Whatcom Community College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whatcom Community College | Not available | $11,096 | $9,608 | $44,092 |
| Golden Gate University-Seattle | Not available | Not available | Not available | $87,434 |
| DigiPen Institute of Technology | 68.02% | $37,400 | $42,033 | $79,878 |
| Gonzaga University | 75.96% | $53,500 | $36,371 | $78,892 |
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus | 91.77% | $41,913 | $10,898 | $78,466 |
Similar Schools in Bellingham
This local cluster focuses on nearby Bellingham schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Bellingham.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Whatcom Community College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Whatcom Community College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Whatcom Community College tuition?
Whatcom Community College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $11,096.
What is Whatcom Community College's average net price?
Whatcom Community College's average net price in the local dataset is $9,608.
What is Whatcom Community College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $44,092 for Whatcom Community College.
Is Whatcom Community College accredited?
Whatcom Community College's accreditor in the local dataset is Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
How many students attend Whatcom Community College?
The local dataset lists 2,280 undergraduate students at Whatcom Community College.
What percentage of Whatcom Community College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Whatcom Community College in the local dataset is 18.59%.
What is the federal loan rate at Whatcom Community College?
The federal loan rate for Whatcom Community College in the local dataset is 4.82%.
Where should I verify Whatcom Community College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Whatcom Community College or the latest official federal education data.