by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 2,719 undergraduates in 2020, Whatcom Community College is a small, public college located in Bellingham, Washington. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Whatcom Community College offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Whatcom Community College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Whatcom Community College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 11.0% of the student population at Whatcom Community College. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Whatcom Community College Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Whatcom Community College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Whatcom Community College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Whatcom Community College for Veterans Guide.
Whatcom Community College offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Whatcom Community College has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,719 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,567 (57.6%). Part-time attendance was 1,152 (42.4%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,567 | 1,152 | 2,719 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Whatcom Community College is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Whatcom Community College #1344 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Whatcom Community College by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Whatcom Community College Diversity Guide.
Whatcom Community College has a total of 73 student athletes, 36 men and 37 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $395,513 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $277,100 |
| Net | $118,413 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Whatcom Community College Athletics