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Whatcom Community College

Whatcom Community College

Whatcom Community College, also referred to as WCC, is located in Bellingham, Washington, United States. The college was established in the year 1967 and offers degrees and certificate programs in the fields of arts, science, and technical studies. The community college also offers various online courses for the benefit of outstation students.

The athletic teams of Whatcom Community College are named the Orcas. They participate in sports such as basketball, volleyball, and soccer. The college also houses the Whatcom Pavilion, a multi-purpose areana which is home to the Orcas as well as the International Basketball League's Bellingham Slam. Students of the college also have access to numerous clubs and organizations. Among those available on campus are societies such as the Business Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Queer Student Association, Communication Club, and Campus Christian Fellowship.

Overview of Whatcom Community College

Whatcom Community College can be found in Bellingham, WA (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.

Areas of Study

The most common majors at the school are in liberal arts.

Whatcom Community College Selectivity

Whatcom Community College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.

Faculty

A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.

Student Body

In 2007, 4,127 students were enrolled in Whatcom Community College.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Whatcom Community College

Whatcom Community College
237 W Kellogg Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
General Phone: (360) 676-2170
http://www.whatcom.ctc.edu

Whatcom Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts546liberal arts and sciences
Therapy And Counseling34physical therapist assistant, massage therapy
Nursing And Emergency Medicine30registered nursing
Medical Support And Technology23medical assistant, medical coding
Media19desktop publishing and imaging, printing equipment operation
Education And Teaching18teacher aide, early childhood education
Computer Science And Engineering10computer security, computer networking, computer support, data processing tech
Business And Management9accounting technology, entrepreneurship, business management
Law7legal assistant, legal secretary
Security And Law Enforcement5criminal justice and administration
Hospitality2hospitality management
Office And Administration1office management
Medical Administration1medical receptionist

Number of programs and degrees for Whatcom Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree67817
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years2510
Award of less than 1 academic year21

Student Body

In 2007, Whatcom Community College had a total enrollment of 4,127 students (2,751 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White72%
Black1%
Hispanic5%
Asian4%
American Indian1%
Unknown14%
(Foreign Students)3%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1815%
18-1926%
20-2118%
22-2413%
25-2911%
30-345%
35-394%
40-495%
50-643%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Washington99%

Whatcom Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time54 %
Part-Time48 %

Whatcom Community College Room and Board (2007)

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.

Whatcom Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,475
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,650
Books and supplies$ 1,050

Financial Aid:
Whatcom Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1036400)

Whatcom Community College Faculty

Whatcom Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured2426
Non-tenured, but on tenure track710
Non-tenured and not on tenure track23

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year33$47,17839$45,039
All faculty totalacademic year33$47,17839$45,039

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Whatcom Community College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total131528
Basketball6814
All Other Sports7714

Whatcom Community College Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Systems Security
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide

HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General

LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Reception/Receptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Physical Therapist Assistant

Whatcom Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Whatcom Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Whatcom Community College % of degrees in liberal arts
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Whatcom Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 15%Whatcom Community College % of degrees in therapy and counseling
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Whatcom Community College Number of students
% of degrees in media
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%Whatcom Community College % of degrees in media
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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