About Whatcom Community College
Whatcom Community College is a comprehensive two-year college serving over 7,000 students quarterly and more than 12,000 annually. Set on a 71-acre campus, considered by many to be the most picturesque in the state, Whatcom offers transfer degrees and professional training programs , as well as basic education and community education classes.
Whatcom at a Glance
- 12, 275 total students served during 2009-10; 7,644 total served quarterly
- 7,007 Degree & Certificate-seeking students served during 2009-10 (4,202 FTEs-Full Time Enrollments)
- 828 Graduates in 09-10 (770 Associate Degrees)
- 1:22 Student-Faculty Ratio
- Annual Operating Budget of $19,700,000
- 404 employees, including 73 full-time faculty and 185 part-time (adjunct) faculty
About Our Students
- 55% female; 45% male
- 71% between the ages 16-24
- 22% students of color
- 42% attending full-time (12 or more credits per quarter)
- 550 FTE Running Start Students (serving more than 900 annually)
- 140 International students from 30 countries
- 1,500 students served quarterly by Community Education
Note: For more detailed statistics and information about Whatcom students, please visit the Assessment and Accreditation website.
About Our Programs
The Associate of Arts & Sciences degree is designed primarily for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university with junior status.
Associate of Science degree is an efficient, pre-designed educational path for students who wish to complete a baccalaureate program in several science fields. The degree will allow WCC students to enter participating universities with 90 credits, junior standing, and the majority of prerequisites complete.
Whatcom offers many degrees, certificates and endorsements in a number of professional technical fields of study. The programs are geared towards workforce education. General program areas include: Healthcare, Business, Technology & Design, Education and Law & Justice.
WCC also provides a number of other programs that provide access to higher education, such as Running Start, International Programs, Community Education, Adult Basic Education, English for Non-Native English Speakers, and many other special programs.
BUSINESS
- General Business
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Office Administration
- Accounting
- Business Information Systems
- Office Administration
DESIGN
EDUCATION
HEALTHCARE
LAW & JUSTICE
TECHNOLOGY
What Students Are Saying About WCC
"WCC makes it easy to go back to school. The instructors and staff are top notch and they treat everyone with respect. They help you get started and assist with any problems you might have. This is a great place."
- Michael