Yakima Valley College
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 2,770 students.
About This School
Yakima Valley College is a public institution located in Yakima, Washington with approximately 2,770 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $11,843 per year. The graduation rate is 29%, 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.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
SAT Scores
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 12% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,770 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Yakima Valley College
South 16th Ave. & Nob Hill Blvd.
Yakima, WA 98907-2520
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
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.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- 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.
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