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Paying for Whatcom CC

Undergraduate (in-state)$11,435
($5,296)
Books & Supplies$528
On-Campus Living Costs $21,606
Off-Campus Living Costs $22,056

Whatcom CC 2025 Tuition & Fees and COA

For the academic year 2024-2025, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Whatcom Community College is $5,296 for Washington residents and $11,435 for out-of-state students. The Living costs besides the tuition & fees is reported as $21,606 when a student lives on campus and $22,056 when a student lives off-campus.
Its total costs of attendance (COA) is $33,569 when a student lives on campus and $34,019 when living off-campus for the academic year 2024-2025. It includes tuition, fees, book & supplies costs, room & board, and other living expenses.
The following table and chart illustrate the COA by living setting and tuition rates.
Data source for 2025 College Cost: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
Whatcom CC 2024-2025 COA
In-StateOut-of-State
Total Costs$27,430 (On-Campus)
$27,880 (Off-Campus)
$33,569 (On-Campus)
$34,019 (Off-Campus)
Tuition & Fees$5,296$11,435
Books & Supplies$528
Room & Board$17,982 (on-campus) /$17,310 (off-campus)
Other Expenses$3,624 (on-campus) /$4,746 (off-campus)
Average Financial Aid$5,251
Total Costs After Receiving Aid$22,179 (On-Campus)
$22,629 (Off-Campus)
$28,318 (On-Campus)
$28,768 (Off-Campus)
[Chart] 2025 Cost of Attendance

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2024-2025, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,296 for Washington residents and $11,435 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition rates are increased by 3.06% compared to academic year 2023-2024.
2025 Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
202220232024 2025
In-State$4,868 $4,982 $5,146 $5,296
Out-of-State$10,473 $10,731 $11,096 $11,435
[Chart]2025 Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

Tuition Per Credit Hour

For the academic year 2024-2025, the tuition per credit hour for part-time students or overloaded credits for full-time students is $99 for Washington residents and $282 for out-of-state students for undergraduate programs.
2025 Tuition Per Credit Hour
202220232024 2025
UndergraduateIn-State$122 $94$97$99
Out-of-State$305 $266$274$282
[Chart] 2025 Graduate Tuition & Fees

Books & Supplies

For the academic year 2024-2025, the average costs for purchasing books and course supllies is $528. The following table and charts illustrate the changes of the books & supplies costs at Whatcom Community College.
2025 Books & Supplies Costs
202220232024 2025
Books & Supplies $942 $702 $762 $528
[Chart] 2025 Books & Supplies Costs

Living Costs

For the academic year 2024-2025, the average costs for living costs at Whatcom Community College is $21,606 when living on campus and $22,056 when living off-campus . The on-campus living costs are decreased by -6.76% compared to academic year 2023-2024. The off-campus living costs are increased by 1.38% compared to academic year 2023-2024.
Living Costs
202220232024 2025
On-CampusRoom & Board $10,650$17,952$10,650$17,982
Other Expenses $3,933$3,735$3,933$3,624
Off-CampusRoom & Board $10,650$17,952$10,650$17,310
Other Expenses $3,933$3,735$3,933$4,746
[Chart] 2025 Room & Boards and other Living Costs