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Whatcom Community College
237 West Kellogg Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
Whatcom Community College is a state-supported, public, comprehensive community college. Its primary mission is effective quality education designed to foster the development of students' knowledge, communication and critical thinking skills, personal integrity, global understanding, and appreciation of diversity. In preparing students for full and effective lives in a changing world, the College offers courses and associate degrees necessary for successful transfer to baccalaureate institutions; professional technical degrees and certificates; and pre-college, self-development, and community education courses and programs.
The Washington college develops and uses new educational concepts and instructional technology responsive to individual needs and changing times. Whatcom Community College seeks to provide educational opportunities locally, nationally and internationally, to as many students as possible within the limits of state resources and creative resource development.
The goal of Whatcom Community College is to offer a wide range of educational opportunities for the residents of Whatcom County at locations and times convenient to you, our students. They are committed to recognizing individual student experiences and preferences and to assisting each student in accomplishing their educational goals in ways most meaningful to them. Whether they are at the Washington college in pursuit of skills for a career, are preparing to transfer to a university, or are taking courses for personal enrichment, Whatcom Community College has a lot to offer its students.
Quick Facts:
Whatcom Community College is a public community college serving an average of 7,016 students each quarter (3,485 full time equivalent students).
Whatcom Community College's main campus is located in Bellingham, Washington. This area, well known for its natural beauty, is nestled between majestic Mt. Baker and Puget Sound providing many recreational opportunities.
The Washington college, which is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, offers associate degrees in academic transfer, general studies, and professional/technical areas, as well as opportunities to complete high school, or take classes for personal enrichment.
Classes average 25-35 students at Whatcom Community College, allowing more individual attention from faculty.
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