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Whatcom Community College can be found in Bellingham, Washington (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Whatcom Community College.
The most common majors at the school are in liberal arts.
Whatcom Community College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 3,844 students were enrolled in Whatcom Community College.
More complete details are provided below.
Whatcom Community College
237 W Kellogg Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
General Phone: (360) 676-2170
http://www.whatcom.ctc.edu
Whatcom Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 641 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Therapy And Counseling | 34 | massage therapy, physical therapist assistant |
| Education And Teaching | 21 | early childhood education, teacher aide |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 17 | medical assistant, medical coding |
| Media | 16 | printing equipment operation |
| Business And Management | 16 | business management, accounting technology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 15 | computer networking, data processing tech, computer support |
| Law | 9 | legal assistant |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 8 | criminal justice and safety |
| Office And Administration | 3 | office management |
| Science | 3 | physical sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Whatcom Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 738 | 15 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 45 | 8 |
In 2005, Whatcom Community College had a total enrollment of 3,844 students (2,637 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Bellingham, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Washington Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,310 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,484 |
| Books and supplies | $ 894 |
Financial Aid:
Whatcom Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1036400)
Whatcom Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 20 | 28 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 4 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 27 | $45,719 | 32 | $44,372 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 27 | $45,719 | 32 | $44,372 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | short term | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7 | 13 | 20 |
| Basketball | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 6 | 6 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Physical Therapist Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Whatcom Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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