Yakima Valley College

South 16th Ave. & Nob Hill Blvd.
Yakima, WA 98907
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Tel: (509) 574-4600
www.yvcc.edu
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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.

School Highlights

Yakima Valley College serves 4,456 students (68% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 53%.

Top Rankings

Yakima Valley College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Washington for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 183 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Yakima Valley College(WA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's DominantBaccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution LevelFour or more yearsFour or more years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty183 staff157 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Yakima Valley College has grown by 12% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has increased from 20:1 over five years.
The Yakima Valley College diversity score of 0.63 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has grown by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment4,456 students4,698 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio24:127:1
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# Full-Time Students3,041 students2,397 students
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# Part-Time Students1,415 students2,301 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		234153
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% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
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% Asian
1%
7%
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% Hispanic
50%
13%
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% Black
1%
5%
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% White
33%
47%
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% Two or more races
5%
7%
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% Non Resident races
5%
7%
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% Unknown races
3%
12%
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Diversity Score0.630.73
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College Completion Rate
25%
31%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$34,600$36,200
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $4,278 is more than the state average of $4,058. The in-state tuition has grown by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,746 is less than the state average of $7,211. The out-state tuition has declined by 48% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$4,278$4,058
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Out-State Tuition Fees$4,746$7,211
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid75%65%
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Median Debt for Graduates$13,562$11,595
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Median Debt for Dropouts$6,334$6,271
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Yakima Valley College is Wenatchee Valley College (59.1 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Wenatchee Valley College
    Public
    3,444 students | 59.10 Mi1300 Fifth St
    Wenatchee, WA 98801
    (509) 682-6800     59.103,444
  • Big Bend Community College
    Public
    2,044 students | 70.30 Mi7662 Chanute St NE
    Moses Lake, WA 98837
    (509) 793-2222     70.302,044
  • Columbia Basin College
    Public
    7,034 students | 70.90 Mi2600 N 20th Ave
    Pasco, WA 99301
    (509) 547-0511     70.907,034
  • Columbia Gorge Community College
    Public
    803 students | 75.70 Mi400 E Scenic Dr
    The Dalles, OR 97058
    (541) 506-6000     75.70803
  • Pierce College-Puyallup
    Public
    4,453 students | 91.30 Mi9401 Farwest Dr SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
    (253) 964-6500     91.304,453
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Quick Stats (2021-22)
  • Students: 4,456 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,278
  • Out-state tuition: $4,746
  • Student:teacher ratio: 24:1
  • Minority enrollment: 67%
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Did You Know?
For Washington public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,058 per year for in-state students and $7,211 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $18,546 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Washington community colleges have a diversity score of 0.73, which is equal to the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in Washington is Highline College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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