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Yakima Valley College

Yakima Valley College

Yakima, WA · City · 2,770 students
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$11,843
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
31%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
35% typical
$43,499
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$40,669 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
About

Founded in 1928, Yakima Valley College (YVC) is highly regarded for providing affordable, community-centered education with premier programs in nursing, veterinary technology, and its regionally distinct Vineyard and Winery Technology program. As a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution with a richly diverse student body, YVC stands out by allowing students to transition seamlessly from associate pathways into high-demand Bachelor of Applied Science degrees in fields like Dental Hygiene and Teacher Education. The campus culture is supportive and close-knit, offering a vibrant student experience through active clubs, dedicated student housing, and unique local partnerships that connect students directly to the agricultural and professional heart of central Washington.

Wikipedia:Yakima Valley College (YVC) is a public college in Yakima, Washington. It was founded as Yakima Valley Junior College in 1928 with Elizabeth Prior serving as the institution's first president. The college offers 5 Bachelor of Applied Science degree programs, 55 associate degree programs, and more than 100 certificates of achievement.

Location
Yakima, WA, 98907-2520 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
SEA · Seattle
103 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$5,312$5,873
Housing & food (on campus)$8,928$8,928
Books & supplies$528$528
Cost of attendance$21,199$20,262
Average net price$11,843Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$5,873
In-state: $5,312
Housing & food (on campus)$8,928
Books & supplies$528
Cost of attendance$20,262
In-state: $21,199
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $11,843
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.yvcc.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27
Yakima Valley College’s own figures for 2026-27, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$6,285
Books & supplies$528
Personal expenses$1,968
Transportation$1,716
Total published by the school$20,262
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$10,543
$30–48k
$10,955
$48–75k
$13,029
$75–110k
$14,851
$110k+
$20,259
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
31%
Entered 2017–18
Transferred
14%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
39% graduated · 23% transferred · 2% still enrolled · 36% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$35,969
10 yrs after entry$43,499
Debt
Median at graduation$13,966
Monthly payment$148
Middle 50% owe$3.2k–$14.5k
90th percentile$23,843
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate/Associate's: $40,669 earned 10 yrs after entry.
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Student Body
Gender
Men 30%Women 70%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
15 : 1
Pell grant
38%
First-gen
56%
Family income
$23,450
Independent
44%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
24.0
Part-time
35%
Race & ethnicity
White
25%
Hispanic
64%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
6%
Varsity sports
NWAC · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$35,969
After 10 yrs
$43,499
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods37
Business Administration, Management and Operations22
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions18
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management11
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$12M
Full-time faculty
96%
Faculty salary
$9,304/mo
Teaching spend
$8,547
per student
Federal loans
7%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate/Associate's
Undergraduate profile
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