$13,116/yr
Average net price per year, what students actually pay
Whatcom Community College
Bellingham, WA·Public · 4-year
GradFax Verified · Federal IPEDS data, updated July 26, 2026
Overview
Most students pay far less than the sticker price: the average student receiving aid pays $13,116 a year against a $27,249 list price, a 52% gap.
Whatcom Community College is a urban public four-year institution located in Bellingham, WA. It enrolls a small student body of approximately 3,674 undergraduate students. As a public institution, it is supported by state funding and typically offers lower tuition rates for in-state residents.
At a glance
Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Academics
Student:faculty
11:1
Avg class size (est.)
~28 students
Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education. Verify current figures with the school.
Costs
Sticker price
$27,249
Avg net price after aid
$13,116
Net price calculator
Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education. Verify current figures with the school.
Financial aid
Receiving financial aid
33%
Avg grant aid
$7,091
Data from College Scorecard, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Student body
Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education. Verify current figures with the school.
Campus life
Food near campus
Housing & living costs
Find off-campus housing
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Location
Distance from home
Cost of living
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More about Whatcom Community College
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