by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Whatcom Community College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Whatcom Community College came in at $5,115 each year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $11,037. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Within that total, required fees amounted to $1,554 in-state and $2,148 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,561 | $8,889 |
| Fees | $1,554 | $2,148 |
| Total | $5,115 | $11,037 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and does not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much does Whatcom Community College cost for part-time students? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For some context, here is how Whatcom Community College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In WA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, Whatcom Community College is comparatively affordable.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Check the Whatcom Community College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Below is how tuition at Whatcom Community College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,523 | $10,127 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,527 | $8,786 |
| One Year Ago | $3,633 | $9,049 |
| Most Recent Year | $3,561 | $8,889 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Whatcom Community College has moved over recent reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition fell slightly, which is uncommon and may be a data restatement.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 1.68%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $5,200. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 1.78%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $11,233.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $5,200 | $11,233 |
| In 2 Years | $5,287 | $11,433 |
| In 3 Years | $5,375 | $11,636 |
| In 4 Years | $5,465 | $11,843 |
| In 5 Years | $5,556 | $12,053 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $46,145, or about $21,327 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For more on the aid available at Whatcom Community College, head to the Whatcom Community College Financial Aid page.
