Paying for Whatcom Community College

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$5,146 3.29%	$11,096 3.40%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Whatcom Community College (Whatcom CC) are $5,146 for Washington residents and $11,096 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,621 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

37% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $6,983. It could cover 62.93% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $22,097 for Washington residents and $28,047 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Whatcom CC's 4-year tuition is $21,557 for Washington residents and $46,638 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $147,945 for Washington residents and $173,027 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Whatcom Community College is $5,146 for Washington residents and $11,096 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 3.29% for Washington residents and increased by 3.40% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($4,271) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,621.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Whatcom CC is $5,315 for Washington residents and $11,473 for out-of-state students, a 3.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Whatcom CC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$4,982	$10,731	$21,687
2023-2024	$5,146	$11,096	$23,172
Change % 2023-2024	3.29%	3.40%	6.85%
2024-2025	$5,315	$11,473	$24,759

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Whatcom CC. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $97 for Washington residents and $274 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$94	$266
	2023-2024	$97	$274
	2024-2025	$100	$282

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $23,172 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 6.85% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 0.32% compared to the previous year.

The Whatcom CC's 2024 on-campus COA is $29,080 for state residents and $35,030 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $27,664 for state residents and $33,614 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Whatcom CC
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$5,146
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$11,096
Room & Board	$19,422	$17,868
Personal Expenses	$3,750	$3,888
Books & Supplies	$762
COA (In-State)	$29,080	$27,664
COA (Out-of-State)	$35,030	$33,614

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Whatcom CC?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Whatcom CC is $21,557 for Washington residents and $46,638 for out-of-state students.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Whatcom CC 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$5,242	$5,339	$5,438	$5,539	$21,557
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$11,317	$11,542	$11,772	$12,007	$46,638
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$5,339	$5,438	$5,539	$5,642	$21,957
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$11,542	$11,772	$12,007	$12,246	$47,567
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$5,438	$5,539	$5,642	$5,746	$22,364
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$11,772	$12,007	$12,246	$12,490	$48,515
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$5,539	$5,642	$5,746	$5,853	$22,779
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$12,007	$12,246	$12,490	$12,739	$49,481
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$5,642	$5,746	$5,853	$5,962	$23,202
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$12,246	$12,490	$12,739	$12,992	$50,467

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $147,945 for Washington residents and $173,027 for out-of-state students.

Whatcom CC 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$31,891	$35,033	$38,584	$42,548	$147,945
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$37,966	$41,237	$44,881	$48,943	$173,027
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$35,033	$38,547	$42,511	$46,936	$162,922
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$41,237	$44,881	$48,943	$53,471	$188,532
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$38,547	$42,475	$46,900	$51,842	$179,665
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$44,881	$48,943	$53,471	$58,520	$205,816
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$42,475	$46,867	$51,808	$57,327	$198,384
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$48,943	$53,471	$58,520	$64,151	$225,085
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$46,867	$51,777	$57,295	$63,460	$219,311
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$53,471	$58,520	$64,151	$70,433	$246,575

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 37% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $120,013 for Washington residents and $145,095 for out-of-state students.

Whatcom CC 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$24,908	$28,050	$31,601	$35,565	$120,013
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$30,983	$34,254	$37,898	$41,960	$145,095
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$28,050	$31,564	$35,528	$39,953	$134,990
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$34,254	$37,898	$41,960	$46,488	$160,600
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$31,564	$35,492	$39,917	$44,859	$151,733
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$37,898	$41,960	$46,488	$51,537	$177,884
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$35,492	$39,884	$44,825	$50,344	$170,452
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$41,960	$46,488	$51,537	$57,168	$197,153
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$39,884	$44,794	$50,312	$56,477	$191,379
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$46,488	$51,537	$57,168	$63,450	$218,643

	In-State	Out-of-State
Whatcom Community College	$5,146	$11,096
University of Washington-Seattle Campus	$12,643	$41,997
Washington State University	$12,997	$29,073
Western Washington University	$9,286	$27,853
Eastern Washington University	$8,353	$25,892
Bellevue College	$4,305	$10,183