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Yakima Valley Community College

South 16th Ave. & Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima, WA, 98907-2520

Tel: (509)574-4600

Public | 4,312 students

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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:

Yakima Valley Community College serves 4,312 students (65% of students are full-time).
The school's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body.
Yakima Valley Community College is one of 2 community colleges within Yakima County, WA.

The nearest community college is Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (3.6 miles away).

School Overview:	Yakima Valley Community College	Community College Avg.
Institution Level	At least 2 but less than 4 years	At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control	Public	Public
Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included)	177 staff	63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment	4,312 students	1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio	1:24	1:21
# Full-Time Students	2,804 students	1,262 students
# Part-Time Students	1,508 students	1,508 students

% American Indian/Alaskan	3%	1%
% Asian	1%	2%
% Hawaiian	-	1%
% Hispanic	34%	6%
% Black	1%	15%
% White	58%	62%
% Two or more races	2%	2%

Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees (2010-11)	$3,442	$4,485

Out-State Tuition Fees (2010-11)	$3,842	$8,679

School Notes:

Yakima Valley Community College is one of the oldest community colleges in the state of Washington. Founded in 1928, the college has a long tradition of quality in teaching and in its commitment to students. Yakima Valley Community College is a public, two-year institution of higher education which is a part of one of the best comprehensive community college systems in the nation. As such, the college offers programs in adult basic education, English-as-a-second-language, lower division arts and sciences, professional and technical education, and community services. Yakima Valley Community College employs a talented and dedicated faculty whose primary interest is in delivering the best possible instruction to students.
The college offers programs in Distance Learning, Adult Basic Education, English as a Second Language & GED, Adult Education and various programs of study.
The college is accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges. Credits earned in nearly all courses numbered 100 or higher are transferable to other colleges and universities nationwide.
Sports Associations Memberships: National Athletic Association, National Junior College Athletic Association

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Yakima Valley Community College
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