Colleges · Bellingham
Colleges in Bellingham, WA
Bellingham is home to 3 colleges with about 18,142 students on campus. The largest is Western Washington University. 1 more college is within 15 miles.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSColleges
3degree-granting, in Bellingham
Students on campus
18,142fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
Western Washington University14,432 on campus
Most selective
Western Washington Universityadmits 93% of applicants
Lowest net price
Bellingham Technical College$5,997 a year after aid
Every college
All 3 colleges in Bellingham
Western Washington UniversityUniversity or college · Public · 14,432 on campus
93%admitted$21knet price65%graduate$63kearnings
Whatcom Community CollegeUniversity or college · Public · 2,256 on campus
Openadmitted$12knet price36%graduate$44kearnings
Bellingham Technical CollegeUniversity or college · Public · 1,454 on campus
Openadmitted$6knet price42%graduate$50kearnings
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus
Also in Bellingham: Zorganics Institute of Beauty and Wellness (career schools).
Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).
Within reach
Other colleges near Bellingham
2 more colleges are within 30 miles of Bellingham.
Northwest Indian CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Bellingham7.2 mi404 students
Skagit Valley CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Mount Vernon23.1 mi2,953 studentsStraight-line distance from the center of Bellingham. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus. Colleges marked › have their own page; the others are too small or don’t report enough to the Department of Education for one.