N/A

Acceptance Rate

$6,093

Avg.Financial Aid

003805

FAFSA Code

Yakima Valley College

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Public

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Not applicable

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    NWCCU

  • Website

    https://www.yvcc.edu
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    4,456

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

Located in Yakima, Washington, Yakima Valley College is a public university. At Yakima Valley College, the total enrolment stands at 4,650. The school has an academic staff of 232 who teach various courses to the students. At YVC, around 68% of the students are females and 32% are males. Further, around 66% of the students are 24 and under. The college has produced several achievers in its many years of existence and some of the notable alumni are Mel Stottlemyre, Craig T. Nelson, Todd Stottlemyre, and Eric Hull. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and therefore, encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Further, it boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. At YVC, 126 undergraduate and graduate-level programs, including both residential and online, are offered to the students. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Address

South 16th Ave. & Nob Hill Blvd.

Rankings

The rankings provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere, as long as US universities are concerned. The ranking of a college is an important parameter by which a prospective student can decide whether they wish to take admission or not. Generally, the ranking of a college is considered a great way to gauge its performance on several factors, which include research excellence, the performance of the students after they complete their education, student experience, and most importantly academic success. The rankings by two well-known publications, US News and Forbes, are considered trustworthy by applicants and academic experts. However, it is to be noted that Yakima Valley College does not feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest ranking by these publications.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    None

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    N/A

  • SAT Range

    N/A

  • SAT/ACT

    FALSE

  • ACT Range

    N/A

  • High School GPA

    N/A

  • Application Fee

    $30

  • Accept Common App

    None

Admission to the university is fairly easy and the students are recommeded to make the most out of it. To kickstart the admission process at YVC, the candidates have to fill an application form and submit a fee of $30. To improve one’s chances of securing admission, a person must score high on a standardised test like SAT or ACT. But, at Yakima Valley College, the average SAT or ACT scores of students getting admission is not available. It can be inferred that this is not an important admission criterion. As expected, the candidates can complete the process either online or by visiting the school's office at South 16th Ave. & Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima, Washington 98907-2520. To gather more information, they can call them at (509) 574-4600.

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $8,264

  • Average Annual Cost

    $4,556

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $17,343

  • Other Fees

    $607

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $7,860

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    $3,450

Total One Year Cost

$17,343

Before applying to YVC, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The full-time cost of attendance is approximately $18,007 per year. For students seeking financial assistance, the college offers a number of options.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Bachelor's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

19:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Academic Calendar

Quarter

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

46%

Male Professors

54%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

    492 Graduates

  • Health and Medical Administrative S...

    256 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    134 Graduates

  • Business Administration, Management...

    57 Graduates

  • Business/Commerce, General

    57 Graduates

  • Registered Nursing, Administration,...

    54 Graduates

  • Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursi...

    53 Graduates

  • Dental Support Services and Allied...

    49 Graduates

  • Business/Commerce, General

    57 Graduates

  • Registered Nursing, Administration,...

    54 Graduates

  • Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursi...

    53 Graduates

  • Dental Support Services and Allied...

    49 Graduates

  • Criminal Justice and Corrections

    46 Graduates

  • Business Operations Support and Ass...

    42 Graduates

  • Allied Health and Medical Assisting...

    40 Graduates

  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...

    23 Graduates

  • Data Entry/Microcomputer Applicatio...

    22 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    18 Graduates

  • Mental and Social Health Services a...

    17 Graduates

  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science...

    16 Graduates

  • Data Processing

    15 Graduates

  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, and...

    14 Graduates

  • Computer Systems Networking and Tel...

    13 Graduates

  • Teaching Assistants/Aides

    11 Graduates

  • Computer/Information Technology Adm...

    10 Graduates

  • Drafting/Design Engineering Technol...

    7 Graduates

  • Legal Support Services

    7 Graduates

  • Physical Sciences

    7 Graduates

  • Precision Metal Working

    7 Graduates

  • Agricultural Production Operations

    6 Graduates

  • Civil Engineering Technologies/Tech...

    4 Graduates

  • Computer Software and Media Applica...

    4 Graduates

  • Entrepreneurial and Small Business...

    3 Graduates

  • Marketing

    3 Graduates

  • Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Tech...

    3 Graduates

  • Electrical and Power Transmission I...

    2 Graduates

  • Agricultural Business and Managemen...

    2 Graduates

  • Audiovisual Communications Technolo...

    2 Graduates

  • Electromechanical Instrumentation a...

    1 Graduates

  • Agricultural and Food Products Proc...

    1 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

4,456

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

47%

Full-time / Part-time

68% / 32%

Students Gender

Male

35%

US National: 44%

Female

65%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

32%

Unknown

4%

Black

1%

Hispanic

55%

Two or more races

5%

Non Resident alien

0%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska native

2%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

4%

Out Of State

96%

In State

0%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$49,327 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

$3,900/year

Campus Food

The institution does not provide any meal plan options.

Meal Plan Available

No

Average Meal Plan Available

N/A

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

N/A

School Colors

N/A

Varsity Athletics Association

NJCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

N/A

Total Female Athletes

N/A

Intramural Sports

N/A

Sports Club

N/A

Campus Security

The college offers on-campus housing facilities to the students who wish to stay on the campus. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $8,100 per year. At Yakima Valley College, students are offered well-cooked food keeping in mind their health and nutritional requirements. Additionally, the college offers a wide assortment of dining and meal options to the students. The number of female and male students at the college are 32% and 68%, respectively.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$26,300/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$33,300/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$8,500 - $22,323

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$88 - $232

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

65%

Average Aid Per Year

$6,093

Students Receiving Federal Grants

54%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,181

Students Receiving State Aid

48%

Average Aid Per Year

$3,222

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

14%

Average Aid Per Year

$946

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$7,529

$30K - $48K

$7,053

$48K - $75K

$4,813

$75K - $110K

$1,261

> $110K

$944

As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at YVC to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. The average federal grant that comes from the college is around $4,627, whereas the financial aid is $1,123. The college provides financial assistance in the form of state-level aid worth $3,336 and institutional aid worth $1,123.

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