Whatcom Community College
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Academic programs
| Expense | Academic Year (3 Quarters) |
1 Quarter |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,433.00 |
$3,811.00 |
| Books/supplies | $600.00 | $200.00 |
| Living expenses | $11,555.00 | $3,850.00 |
| Health insurance | $1,227.00 | $409.00 |
| Total | $24,810.00 | $8,270.00 |
Please note: Tuition rate is based on a courseload of 15 academic credits/quarter. Actual rate may vary slightly depending on course load. For more information click here. Married students should add $2,500 per year plus $2,000 per year for each child for living expenses. The Cost of Living figure is an estimate and can vary depending on students’ lifestyle and spending habits. In general, the cost of living in Bellingham is lower than large cities on the West Coast of the United States.
English Speakers of Other Languages program
| Expense | Academic Year (3 Quarters) |
1 Quarter |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,850.00 | $2,950.00 |
| Books/supplies | $600.00 | $200.00 |
| Living expenses | $11,550.00 | $3,850.00 |
| Health insurance | $1,227.00 | $409.00 |
| Total | $22,227.00 | $7,409.00 |
Please note: Tuition rate is based on a full courseload of 18 language credits/quarter. Married students should add $2,500 per year plus $2,000 per year for each child for living expenses. The Cost of Living figure is an estimate and can vary depending on students’ lifestyle and spending habits. In general, the cost of living in Bellingham is lower than large cities on the West Coast of the United States.
Payment information
New students are expected to pay tuition by the first day of the quarter. Tuition can be paid by cash, check from a local bank account or credit card (Visa and Mastercard are accepted). Most students prefer to pay with a credit card from their home country, though assistance in opening a local bank account will be offered upon arrival.
All costs are subject to change.
Last updated 4/04/2024