Yakima Valley College
- 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 4,650 students (68% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 53%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 4,650 students
- In-state tuition: $4,278
- Out-state tuition: $4,746
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 68%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Yakima Valley College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 423 teachers has grown by 99% over five years.
Yakima Valley College
(WA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
423 staff
353 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Yakima Valley College has grown by 17% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five years.
The Yakima Valley College diversity score of 0.57 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,650 students
4,700 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
3,139 students
2,313 students
# Part-Time Students
1,511 students
2,387 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
234 students
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
57%
15%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
32%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
8%
% Non Resident races
n/a
4%
% Unknown races
4%
12%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.73
College Completion Rate
25%
30%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,600
$36,400
Tuition 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
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,746
$7,211
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
78%
64%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,000
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$6,267
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (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.
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