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Bellingham Technical College

#1969 in US ranking Bellingham, WA
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$27,015
Tuition & fees
$3,398
Avg. aid
$8,965
Receiving aid
63%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
42%
Median salary
$64,009
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Bellingham Technical College?

BTC holds diversity celebrations as part of its campus programming. Such events give students opportunities to engage with people and perspectives beyond their own program, although the calendar and format can change from year to year.

Commencement is another significant recurring occasion, recognizing students who complete eligible credentials. BTC's events are better understood as part of a technical college's academic and community calendar than as evidence of a traditional residential-college festival or homecoming culture. Students interested in attending or volunteering should check the current events calendar for dates and participation details.

What are the student housing and dining options at Bellingham Technical College?

BTC does not provide college-owned or college-operated undergraduate housing. Students arrange their own accommodation, whether they live with family, rent locally or commute from elsewhere in the region.

That arrangement makes housing cost and travel time individual decisions rather than a residence-hall selection process. A published room-and-board budget should not be mistaken for a BTC housing contract or meal-plan price. Students should also check current campus food options against their class hours; the availability of food on campus is different from having a residential dining plan.

Bellingham Technical College Campus Life

College owned housing available

No

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

No

Bellingham Technical College Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
24:1
Campus size
21 acres

Bellingham Technical College Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 1

Part time employees: 5

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Bellingham Technical College Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Bellingham Technical College Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Bellingham Technical College Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Bellingham Technical College Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.