About Whatcom Community College

Whatcom Community College is a comprehensive two-year college serving more than 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. WCC is rated among the top six community and technical colleges in the state and recognized as one of the leading community colleges in the nation. (Aspen Institute, April 2012)

Whatcom at a Glance

Transfer Degrees

  • 11,263 students
  • 7,288 students served quarterly
  • 7,108 Degree & Certificate-seeking students
  • 4,333 Full Time
  • 993 Graduates in 11-12
  • 952 with transfer degrees
  • 19:1 Student-Faculty Ratio
  • 428 employees
  • 72 full-time faculty
  • 212 part-time faculty

About Our Students

  • 58% female; 42% male
  • 61% between the ages 16-24
  • 20% students of color
  • 48% attending full-time
  • 587 FTE Running Start Students (more than 900 annually)
  • 166 International students from 30 countries
  • 3,343 Community Education students/qtr

Professional Technical Programs

And More

Other Special Programs

   

 

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"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, WCC Student

Accredited-35 Yrs

Whatcom Community College, established in 1967, has been accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities since 1976.







Whatcom Community College

237 W. Kellogg Road, Bellingham, WA 98226

(360) 383-3000

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