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Bellingham Technical College

General Information

Name: Bellingham Technical College
Address: 3028 Lindbergh Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225-1599
Phone:

  • General information: (360) 752-7000
  • Financial aid office: (360) 752-8351
  • Admissions office: (360) 752-8356

Website: www.btc.ctc.edu
Type of Institution: Public, 2-year
Religious affiliation: None

Estimated Student Expenses

Undergraduate academic year prices
Detailed expenses2006-072005-062004-05
Tuition and fees$2,976$2,851$2,829
Books and supplies$924$1,192$1,000
Living arrangement
Off-campus
        Room and board$7,140$6,924$6,784
        Other expenses$3,075$2,811$2,528
Off-campus with family
        Other expenses$2,961$2,697$2,402

Total expenses   
Off-campus$14,115$13,778$13,141
Off-campus with family$6,861$6,740$6,231

Financial Aid Recipients

    Percentage of Students Who Receive Aid:
  • Any form of aid: 34%
  • Federal grants: 26%
  • State/local grants: 28%
    Average Amount of Aid Received:
  • Federal grants:$2302
  • State/local grants:$1855

Admissions

Undergraduate application fee (2006-07):$35

Enrollment

Total enrollment: 2398
First-time student retention: 65%
Overall graduation rate: 54%

Characteristics of students

    • Attendance:
    • Full Time: 36%
    • Part Time: 64%
    • Gender:
    • Men: 44%
    • Women: 56%

White non-hispanic: 57%
Black non-hispanic: 1%
Hispanic: 4%
Asian/pacific islander: 3%
American indian/alaska native: 1%
Other: 33%

Degrees offered

    Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services
  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping - Associate, Certificate
  • Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary - Associate
  • General Office Occupations and Clerical Services - Certificate
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General - Certificate
  • Operations Management and Supervision - Certificate
  • Receptionist - Certificate
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications - Associate, Certificate
  • Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General - Associate, Certificate
    Construction Trades
  • Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector - Certificate
  • Building/Property Maintenance and Management - Associate, Certificate
  • Electrician - Associate
    Education
  • Teacher Assistant/Aide - Certificate
  • Technical Teacher Education - Certificate
    Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • Civil Engineering Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Instrumentation Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD - Certificate
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Surveying Technology/Surveying - Associate
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Child Care Provider/Assistant - Certificate
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant - Certificate
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) - Associate
  • Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other - Certificate
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training - Certificate
  • Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary - Certificate
  • Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder - Certificate
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist - Associate
  • Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist - Certificate
  • Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant - Certificate
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) - Associate
  • Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services, Other - Certificate
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist - Certificate
  • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant - Certificate
    Legal Professions and Studies
  • Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary - Associate, Certificate
    Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
  • Appliance Installation and Repair Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies, Other - Associate, Certificate
  • Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology - Certificate
    Natural Resources and Conservation
  • Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management - Associate
    Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management - Certificate
    Personal and Culinary Services
  • Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef - Certificate
  • Culinary Arts/Chef Training - Associate, Certificate
    Precision Production
  • Machine Shop Technology/Assistant - Certificate
  • Machine Tool Technology/Machinist - Associate, Certificate
  • Welding Technology/Welder - Associate, Certificate
    Transportation and Materials Moving
  • Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation - Certificate


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