Yakima Valley Community College
Sixteenth and nob hill boulevard, Yakima, WA, 98907-0252 - View a map of this school Map
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As a learning-centered institution, YVCC responds to the ever-changing and diverse community we serve. We provide opportunities for our students to acquire knowledge in basic literacy; academic, professional, and technical education; and skills for lifelong learning.


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  Yakima Valley Community College Community College Avg.
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County Yakima County, WA -
Title IV Eligible Yes Yes
Carnegie Classification Associate of Arts Colleges Associate of Arts Colleges
Institution Level At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control Public Public
Full-Time Undergraduate 2,864 students 999 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 1,569 students 1,410 students
Total Enrollment 4,433 students 2,175 students
Total Dormitory Capacity 135 students 220 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 35% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 31% 47%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $2,755 $2,810
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 28% 28%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $1,747 $1,211
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.
  • Profile last updated:02/23/2008.
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