Whatcom Community College
Whatcom Community College is one of the thirty-five public 4-year colleges in Washington. The campus is located in an urban area, in Bellingham.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 4,411 students attend the school. Every year 31% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Whatcom Community College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $4,116, and fees were $344. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $9,534 and $344 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleSmall City |
Number of Students4,411 |
Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate- |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 8 | 22 |
Certificate | 12 | 90 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 79 miles radius of Whatcom Community College
Bellingham Technical College
2 miles away |
Western Washington University
4 miles away |
Skagit Valley College
26 miles away |
Peninsula College
64 miles away |
Edmonds Community College
68 miles away |
Cascadia College
73 miles away |
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
73 miles away |
North Seattle College
76 miles away |
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
77 miles away |
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
79 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities 09/01/1976 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 09/01/2009 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $111/credit | |
In State Students | $111/credit | |
Out of State Students | $288/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $4,995 | $4,995 | $12,960 |
ADN | 70 | $7,770 | $7,770 | $20,160 |
BSN | 125 | $13,875 | $13,875 | $36,000 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 64% of Whatcom Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 46% | $4,018 |
Other Federal Grant | 3% | $622 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 39% | $2,891 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 20% | $1,454 |
Federal Student Loans | 8% | $5,589 |
Private Loans | 1% | $5,489 |
$7,291
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$5,749 |
$30,001 to $48,000$6,659 |
$48,001 to $75,000$7,746 |
$75,001 to $110,000$10,646 |
Over $110,000$12,828 |
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Student Population
4,411
Undergrads
0
Graduates
2,475
Women
1,936
Men
56%
Full-time
44%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
62% |
Hispanic |
12% |
Two or more races |
7% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
6% |
Non-resident alien |
5% |
Asian |
4% |
Black/African American |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Washington state board of nursing.