Yakima Valley Community College

ACCEPTANCE RATE

nan%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

75%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

19:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$5,986

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Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Yakima Valley Community College (YVCC)

300 W Hawthorne Rd, Spokane, WA

About

Yakima Valley Community College, located in Yakima, Washington was founded in 1928 and is among the oldest colleges in the state. The school serves over four thousand students annually through two campuses, the second being located in Grandview. In addition, the school operates several learning centers in Ellensburg, Toppenish and Goldendale. The school also allows dual enrollment for high school students through the Running Start program. The school competes in intercollegiate athletics through a number of sports programs and the school mascot is the Yak.

Academics

Yakima Valley Community College offers students a number of personal and professional options when considering enrollment. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education, followed by applying for transfer to colleges and universities in order to continue that education and earn a bachelor's degree. Career and technical programs provide in depth training and education in a specific high demand field or industry in order to pursue long term employment in that field or industry upon completion. Such programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a degree or certificate.

Programs offered include:

Admissions and Financial Aid

Yakima Valley Community College is an open enrollment institution, and as such admits any individual that completes the application for admission and pay the associated fees. Students are asked to supply transcripts and test scores if available and may be required to take a placement exam. A meeting with a counselor is encouraged, as is participation in orientation for new students. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which assists the school in determining need and disbursing funds.

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may give an overview of the applicants Yakima Valley Community College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

Dual Credits
Life Experience Credits
AP Course Credits

Estimated Costs & Financial Aid

The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $8,300. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. There is also a $30 application fee for those applying to a program. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition & Fees Information

Annual tuition estimates are:
- State Residents: $3,800-$4,600
- Out-of-State: $4,200-$5,092
Part-time students are charged:
- In-State: $120-$150 per unit
- Out-of-State: $140-$170 per unit
May offer prepaid tuition rates, allowing tuition to be purchased at current rates for future enrollment.

Financial Aid Details

The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.

	Percent of Students	Average Amount
Any Financial Aid	75%	-
Receiving Grants & Scholarships	65%	$6,093
Receiving Student Loans	8%	$4,979

Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, Yakima Valley Community College may offer services to students including:

Online classes
Night and weekend classes available
Remedial instructional courses
Career path counseling
Student employment

Specialized Programs & Accreditations

Dental Hygienist Program
- * Accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (since 1970)
Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program
- * Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (since 1974)

Programs Offered

The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.

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Get more information about the programs offered by Yakima Valley Community College by clicking the request information to the right.

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