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Paying for Whatcom CC

Undergraduate (in-state)$11,096
($5,146)
Books & Supplies$762
On-Campus Living Costs $23,172
Off-Campus Living Costs $21,756

Whatcom CC 2024 Tuition & Fees and COA

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. The Living costs besides the tuition & fees is reported as $23,172 when a student lives on campus and $21,756 when a student lives off-campus.
Its total costs of attendance (COA) is $35,030 when a student lives on campus and $33,614 when living off-campus for the academic year 2023-2024. It includes tuition, fees, book & supplies costs, room & board, and other living expenses. The following table and chart illustrate the COA by living preferences and tuition rates.
Data source for 2024 College Cost: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
Whatcom CC 2023-2024 COA
In-StateOut-of-State
Total Costs$29,080 (On-Campus)
$27,664 (Off-Campus)
$35,030 (On-Campus)
$33,614 (Off-Campus)
Tuition & Fees$5,146$11,096
Books & Supplies$762
Room & Board$19,422 (on-campus) /$17,868 (off-campus)
Other Expenses$3,750 (on-campus) /$3,888 (off-campus)
Average Financial Aid$6,983
Total Costs After Receiving Aid$22,097 (On-Campus)
$20,681 (Off-Campus)
$28,047 (On-Campus)
$26,631 (Off-Campus)
[Chart] 2024 Cost of Attendance

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,146 for Washington residents and $11,096 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition rates are increased by 3.40% compared to academic year 2022-2023.
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
202120222023 2024
In-State$4,764 $4,868 $4,982 $5,146
Out-of-State$10,212 $10,473 $10,731 $11,096
[Chart]2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

Tuition Per Credit Hour

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition per credit hour for part-time students or overloaded credits for full-time students is $97 for Washington residents and $275 for out-of-state students for undergraduate programs. The tuition per credit hour are increased by 3.38% compared to academic year 2022-2023.
2024 Tuition Per Credit Hour
202120222023 2024
UndergraduateIn-State$119 $122$94$97
Out-of-State$298 $305$266$275
[Chart] 2024 Graduate Tuition & Fees

Books & Supplies

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average costs for purchasing books and course supllies is $762. The following table and charts illustrate the changes of the books & supplies costs at Whatcom Community College.
2024 Books & Supplies Costs
202120222023 2024
Books & Supplies $930 $942 $702 $762
[Chart] 2024 Books & Supplies Costs

Living Costs

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average costs for living costs at Whatcom Community College is $23,172 when living on campus and $21,756 when living off-campus . The on-campus living costs are increased by 6.85% compared to academic year 2022-2023. The off-campus living costs are increased by 0.32% compared to academic year 2022-2023.
Living Costs
202120222023 2024
On-CampusRoom & Board $8,460$10,650$8,460$19,422
Other Expenses $3,684$3,933$3,684$3,750
Off-CampusRoom & Board $10,494$10,650$10,494$17,868
Other Expenses $3,876$3,933$3,876$3,888
[Chart] 2024 Room & Boards and other Living Costs