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Bellingham Technical College
- 3028 Lindbergh Ave
- Bellingham, WA 98225
- OPEID College Code: 00499900
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- General Phone: (360) 752-7000
- President: Thomas Eckert
- Website: www.btc.ctc.edu
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 2,896
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Mission Statement
- Bellingham Technical College delivers superior professional technical education for today's needs and tomorrow's opportunities.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Small Two-Year
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 38%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | - | 31% | 32% | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | - | $2,706 | $1,817 | - |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 10.1% | 9.6% | 10.5% |
| Number in Default | 19 | 15 | 13 |
| Number in Repayment | 187 | 155 | 123 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,060 | $2,976 | $2,851 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $3,060 | $2,976 | $2,851 |
| Books and Supplies | $924 | $924 | $1,192 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,842 | $7,140 | $6,924 |
| Other Expenses | $3,357 | $3,075 | $2,811 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,985 | $3,075 | $2,697 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $3,984 | $3,900 | $4,043 |
| Out of State | $3,984 | $3,900 | $4,043 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,183 | $14,115 | $13,778 |
| Out of State | $15,183 | $14,115 | $13,778 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,969 | $6,861 | $6,740 |
| Out of State | $6,969 | $6,861 | $6,740 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,896 Undergraduate: 2,896
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,384 Female: 1,512
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,384 Female: 1,512
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,059 Part-Time: 1,837
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,059 Part-Time: 1,837
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 8 | 0.3% |
| American Indian | 60 | 2% |
| Black | 36 | 1% |
| Asian | 73 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 120 | 4% |
| White | 1,484 | 51% |
| Unknown | 1,115 | 39% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 81 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 317 | 11% |
| Ages 20-21 | 271 | 9% |
| Ages 22-24 | 330 | 11% |
| Ages 25-29 | 479 | 17% |
| Ages 30-34 | 361 | 12% |
| Ages 35-39 | 249 | 9% |
| Ages 40-49 | 353 | 12% |
| Ages 50-65 | 260 | 9% |
| Age Over 65 | 26 | 0.9% |
| Age Uknown | 169 | 6% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 259 | 161 | 98 |
| Faculty Status | 153 | 65 | 88 |
| Tenured Faculty | 34 | 34 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 153 | 65 | 88 |
| Primarily Instruction | 153 | 65 | 88 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 21 | 21 | - |
| Other Professionals | 19 | 18 | 1 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 66 | 57 | 9 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 41 | 33 | 8 |
| Skilled Crafts | 3 | 3 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 15 | 15 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $55,219 (56) | $55,847 (28) | $54,591 (28) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $63,276 (9) | $63,863 (3) | $62,983 (6) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,742 (65) | $55,499 (31) | $54,052 (34) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 62%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 57%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 55% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 58% |
| Female | 47% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | 67% |
| Black | 33% |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | 20% |
| White | 55% |
| Unknown | 80% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 2 | 2 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
