Bellingham Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Bellingham Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Bellingham, Washington

There are at least 6 colleges in Bellingham, listed and described below. These schools represent 21,949 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 18,863 full-time students, and a reported 4,022 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include Western Washington University, Whatcom Community College and Bellingham Technical College.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Washington Colleges.

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Featured Colleges in Bellingham (QuickSchools™)

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Charter College
Bellingham, Washington

Offers undergraduate degree programs in business, IT, and medical fields. Located in Anchorage, Alaska and Wasilla, Alaska.

Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Engineering Technician, Law, Mechanics And Repair, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Office And Administration, Real Estate And Construction Management, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma

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Bellingham Colleges with Open Admissions

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Bellingham Beauty School
4192 Meridian Street
Bellingham, Washington 98226-5515

Programs: cosmetology, manicurist.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 66 students, 60 full-time equivalent.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Bellingham Technical College
3028 Lindbergh Ave
Bellingham, Washington 98225-1599

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: nursing assistant, radiation therapist, licensed practical nurse, dental assistant, truck and bus driver, electrician, welding, computer networking.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 2,896 students, 1,887 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Northwest Indian College
2522 Kwina Rd
Bellingham, Washington 98226-9217

Programs: liberal arts and humanities, Native American studies, computer repair, substance abuse counseling, early childhood education, interdisciplinary studies, physical sciences.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
Student Body: 584 students, 586 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 60 student capacity.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Whatcom Community College
237 W Kellogg Rd
Bellingham, Washington 98226

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, physical therapist assistant, registered nursing, desktop publishing and imaging, massage therapy, medical assistant, computer support, legal assistant.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 4,127 students, 2,832 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Colleges in Bellingham with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Western Washington University
516 High St
Bellingham, Washington 98225-9008

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: psychology, general studies, English, human services, business management, political science, sociology, communication studies.
Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
Student Body: 14,276 students, 13,498 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 3,962 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 500-620. Math: 500-610. Writing: 490-590.
Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/Town	Colleges	Pop. (2000)	Students	Dorms
Mount Vernon Colleges	2	26,232	5,894	136

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