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Yakima Valley College

Yakima, WA·Public·2,539 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 2,539 students.

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2,539
Students
$10,402
Net Price
34%
Grad Rate
$36,800
Earnings
10 yr
$8,834
Debt

About This School

Yakima Valley College is a public institution located in Yakima, Washington with approximately 2,539 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $10,402 per year. The graduation rate is 34%, and the typical graduate earns $36,800 within 10 years of enrollment.

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.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $10,402/year after aid and only $8,834 in median debt at graduation, this is one of the more affordable community college options in Washington state. However, the 34% graduation rate is a real concern — most students who start here don't finish — so if you enroll, go in with a clear plan and take advantage of academic support early. The median earnings of $36,800 a decade out are modest, making this a better fit for students targeting specific vocational certificates or using YVC as a cost-effective transfer stepping stone to a four-year school.

Founded
1928
Setting
Small city

Popular Programs

Education20%
Health Professions19%
Business & Marketing11%
Computer Science3%
Physical Sciences1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Craig T. Nelson

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$5,163
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,697
Avg Net Price
$10,402
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants38%
Median debt at graduation$8,834

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
34%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$36,800
after enrollment
Median Debt
$8,834
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$8,834
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$29,100
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$36,800
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 4.2x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White26%
Black1%
Hispanic/Latino62%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,539 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Yakima Valley College

South 16th Ave. & Nob Hill Blvd.

Yakima, WA 98907-2520

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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