Colleges in Whatcom County, Washington
Whatcom County is a county in Washington. According to Census data, the population is 130,641 (estimated). For the academic year 2024-2025, five colleges are active for serving college programs in Whatcom County, Washington. In addition, there are 5 colleges located within 30 miles from Whatcom County.
By school type, there are four public and one private schools. By school level, there are four 4-years (or high) schools and one less than 2 years schools (career, technical, or vocational schools) based on the IPEDS data.
All Five schools offer undergraduate programs and one schools offer graduate programs. The 2025 average tuition & fees of the schools in Whatcom County, Washington is $5,919 for Washington residents and $14,927 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 93.25% and the average SAT score is 1,280. A total of 21,102 students enrolled in schools in Whatcom County, Washington, of which 2,273 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges in Whatcom County, Washington
The following table lists 5 colleges located in Whatcom County and 1 schools near Whatcom County, Washington ordered by distance from Whatcom County. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
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| College Name | Distance From Whatcom County | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Washington University Bellingham, WA Public, 4 years four-years | 1.38 miles | $28,707 | 14,710 | 65% | 18 to 1 | $27,389 | 93.3% | 1,280 |
| Bellingham Technical College Bellingham, WA Public, 4 years four-years | 2.15 miles | $5,809 | 2,047 | 42% | 24 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Zorganics Institute of Beauty and Wellness Bellingham, WA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 2.83 miles | $24,321 | 35 | 100% | 20 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Whatcom Community College Bellingham, WA Public, 4 years four-years | 2.96 miles | $11,435 | 3,674 | 36% | 11 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Northwest Indian College Bellingham, WA Public, 4 years four-years | 7.20 miles | $4,365 | 636 | 18% | 14 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Skagit Valley College Mount Vernon, WA Public, 4 years four-years | 23.12 miles | $7,410 | 4,028 | 36% | 16 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Average | - | $14,927 | 21,102 | 52% | 17 to 1 | $27,389 | 93.3% | 1,280 |