by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what Whatcom Community College charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. You can jump to any of the following sections in our Whatcom Community College cost report:
In 2020-2021, the average out-of-state tuition and fees at Whatcom Community College ran about $10,473 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $4,868 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $10,128 | $345 | $10,473 |
| In-State | $4,523 | $345 | $4,868 |
Whatcom Community College tuition and fees is for one year of attendance, not including room and board.
Remeber that many students qualify for scholarships and financial aid that will lower the amount they have to pay.
How much does Whatcom Community College cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
Nationwide, out-of-state students pay, on average, $19,933 per year in tuition and fees to attend college. Whatcom Community College out-of-state undergraduates, on the other hand, pay about $10,473 a year in tuition and fees, making the school relatively inexpensive.
In-state undergrads in Washington pay an average of $16,784 for tuition and fees. Undergraduates who hail from Washington pay an average of $4,868 a year to attend Whatcom Community College, making the school a bargain if you only consider tuition and fees alone.
If you want to know how Whatcom Community College compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Far Western US | Washington | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: Whatcom Community College Financial Aid.
In-state Whatcom Community College tuition and fees grew with an average annual rate of 2.27% over the past five years. Washington residents may pay an estimated $5,092 this school year.
If in-state tuition and fees keeps growing at the same pace, the estimated cost for two years at Whatcom Community College would be $10,299, and $21,070 for four years.
Tuition and fees for out-of-state students have grown by about 1.62% in the past five years. This school year, students outside of the state will pay an estimated $10,814.
For two years This means an estimated $21,803 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at Whatcom Community College, and $44,318 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Whatcom Community College.
Take note of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing yearlyl. At a log of colleges students will end up paying more for their final year of school than they did for their first.
Discover answers to your finance concerns in the tuition & fees FAQ.