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Yakima Valley College

Yakima Valley College is a small, public institution located in Yakima, wa. Founded in 1928, Yakima Valley College offers undergraduate degrees in 65 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 3,241 undergraduates
cost $4,998 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Yakima Valley College? Here’s what we know about who has! Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate N/A
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee $30
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Key deadlines

June
30
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August
08
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Yakima Valley College is known for one of its top majors: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. Their student-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
15 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Arts, Design, and Humanities
Education and Teaching
Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Other
Social Sciences and Psychology
Agriculture, Food, and Animal Sciences

Popular majors

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Business/Commerce, General
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $4,998
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,903
Books & supplies $702
Other expenses $3,462
Cost of attendance* $18,065
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $18,065 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $5,488
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,903
Books & supplies $702
Other expenses $3,462
Cost of attendance* $18,555
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $18,555 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Yakima Valley College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,241, with gender binary students split 28% male and 72% female.

Total enrollment

3,279

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
31%
African American %
1%
Hispanic American %
59%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
4%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map South 16th Ave. & Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima, WA 98907-2520
phone 509-574-4600
address https://www.yvcc.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Yakima Valley College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Yakima Valley College?

Yakima Valley College is located in Yakima, wa.

What is the acceptance rate at Yakima Valley College? 

The acceptance rate for Yakima Valley College is N/A.

What’s the average GPA for Yakima Valley College?

The average high school GPA for Yakima Valley College students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Yakima Valley College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Yakima Valley College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $72,260.

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