Whatcom Community College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,868

Cost of attendance at Whatcom Community College in 2022 for students from Washington.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average	$5,771
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,472

Cost of attendance at Whatcom Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average	$11,857
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Whatcom Community College was $9,450. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Whatcom Community College

Whatcom Community College net price calculator

$9,450

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Washington and nationwide.

Washington's average	$9,196
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of Whatcom Community College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$9,450	$1,531 (19%)	$5,657	$4,262	$7,753	$11,912	$13,212
2021	$7,919	$192 (2%)	$4,507	$7,709	$8,670	$12,286	$13,690
2020	$8,111	$756 (10%)	$6,213	$7,764	$10,230	$12,989	$14,605
2019	$7,355	$64	$5,939	$6,284	$7,903	$12,888	$8,323
2018	$7,291	$239 (3%)	$5,749	$6,659	$7,746	$10,646	$12,828
2017	$7,530	$892 (11%)	$5,863	$7,409	$9,157	$10,979	$12,672
2016	$8,422	$1,013 (14%)	$6,251	$6,825	$9,074	$12,883	$13,491
2015	$7,409	$669 (10%)	$5,808	$6,379	$10,085	$12,519	$12,849
2014	$6,740	--	$5,275	$6,663	$9,482	$11,364	$12,200

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Whatcom Community College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$20,393	$329 (2%)	$4,868	$14,583	$942
2021	$20,064	$594 (3%)	$4,764	$14,370	$930
2020	$19,470	$549 (3%)	$4,650	$13,920	$900
2019	$18,921	$361 (2%)	$4,551	$13,500	$870
2018	$18,560	$654 (4%)	$4,460	$13,260	$840
2017	$17,906	$5	$4,316	$12,763	$827
2016	$17,901	$694 (4%)	$4,311	$12,763	$827
2015	$18,595	$192 (1%)	$4,465	$13,050	$1,080
2014	$18,403	$721 (4%)	$4,465	$12,858	$1,080
2013	$17,682	--	$4,065	$12,537	$1,080

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Whatcom Community College provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 230 dormitories available to its students at $9,450 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Whatcom Community College is $1,050 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Whatcom Community College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $942.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Whatcom Community College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,933

If living off-campus, with family: $3,273

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,933
How much is Whatcom Community College application fees?: Whatcom Community College does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Whatcom Community College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Whatcom Community College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$122	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$305	Not Available

Housing and Meal

Whatcom Community College offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Whatcom Community College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	$9,450	N/A	230
2021	N/A	$8,550	N/A	233
2020	N/A	$6,435	N/A	145
2019	N/A	$5,400	N/A	153
2018	N/A	$4,750	N/A	162
2017	N/A	$4,500	N/A	164
2016	N/A	$4,320	N/A	163

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Whatcom Community College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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