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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.
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.
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 2007-2008, 4,127 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) 383-3000
http://www.whatcom.ctc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 481 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Therapy and Counseling | 47 | physical therapist assistant, massage therapy |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 28 | registered nursing |
| Medical Support and Technology | 18 | medical assistant, medical coding |
| Media | 15 | desktop publishing and imaging |
| Business and Management | 12 | accounting technology, business management, marketing studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 9 | computer support, computer networking |
| Law | 8 | legal assistant |
| Education and Teaching | 8 | early childhood education, teacher aide |
| Hospitality | 6 | hospitality management |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 3 | criminal justice and administration |
| Office and Administration | 1 | administrative assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Whatcom Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 611 | 14 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 24 | 9 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Whatcom Community College had a total enrollment of 4,127 students (2,832 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 15% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 15% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 99% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 48 % |
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 | $ 2,799 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,013 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,080 |
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.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 32 | $49,943 | 42 | $47,181 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 32 | $49,943 | 42 | $47,181 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| Basketball | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| All Other Sports | 7 | 7 | 14 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Marketing, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
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
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
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% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in media (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
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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