Yakima Valley College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Yakima Valley College is a public community college in Yakima, Washington, serving roughly 2,770 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $11,843 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,312. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (63.6%) and White (24.6%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,312
- 2024 Average Net Price: $11,843 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,770 64.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 29.27%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs
- First-Generation Students: 55.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 13.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 96.4%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 5,312
- Room & Board: $8,928 annual estimate
Yakima Valley College: what the data shows
Common questions about Yakima Valley College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Yakima Valley College?
Yakima Valley College is located in Yakima, WA (ZIP 98907-2520).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Yakima Valley College public or private?
Yakima Valley College is a Public institution.
How much does Yakima Valley College cost?
Published tuition: $5,312 in-state, $5,873 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $11,843.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $10,543 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $10,955 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $13,029 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $14,851 |
| $110,001+ | $20,259 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $21,248.
How big is Yakima Valley College?
Total enrollment: 2,770 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 5,312 students.
About 65% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Yakima Valley College?
150%-time completion rate: 29.27%.
What do graduates of Yakima Valley College earn?
Median earnings: $35,969 six years after entry; $43,499 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $13,966.
38.09% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Yakima Valley College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (408 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (185 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (57 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (41 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (40 completions)
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other (25 completions)
- Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist (25 completions)
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist (18 completions)
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer (16 completions)
- Surgical Technology/Technologist (15 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Yakima Valley College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 29.27%; median earnings $43,499 at 10 years; net price $11,843. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,312
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Yakima Valley College was $5,312.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$11,843
2024 Value
In 2024 Yakima Valley College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,843.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$47,372 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$11,843 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$21,248 4-Year In-State Tuition
$23,492 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$8,928 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$528 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$14,768 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$59,072 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Yakima Valley College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
38.09% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
7.24% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Yakima Valley College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Yakima Valley College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,820 | $4,214 | $7,154 |
| 2014 | $4,278 | $4,746 | $6,945 |
| 2015 | $4,225 | $4,626 | $7,068 |
| 2016 | $4,230 | $4,637 | $7,198 |
| 2017 | $4,409 | $4,832 | $6,977 |
| 2018 | $5,163 | $5,638 | $8,293 |
| 2019 | $4,285 | $4,729 | $8,079 |
| 2020 | $4,770 | $5,231 | $7,545 |
| 2021 | $4,883 | $5,352 | $8,396 |
| 2022 | $4,998 | $5,488 | $9,143 |
| 2023 | $5,163 | $5,697 | $10,402 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Yakima Valley College reported total enrollment of about 2,770 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 30% male and 70% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (63.6%), White (24.6%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (5.6%). About 38.09% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 55.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
64.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Yakima Valley College in 2024 is 2,770 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 5,312 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 63.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
29.27% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Yakima Valley College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 25% male / 75% female
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 3% male / 97% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 14% male / 86% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Yakima Valley College.
Return on Investment
$13,966 Median Student Debt
$43,499 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
32.11% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
818.24% Return on Investment
3.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Yakima Valley College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 44 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 408 completions
2. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 185 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 57 completions
4. Business Administration and Management, General: 41 completions
5. Business/Commerce, General: 40 completions
6. Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other: 25 completions
7. Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist: 25 completions
8. Dental Hygiene/Hygienist: 18 completions
9. Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer: 16 completions
Most popular programs at Yakima Valley College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Yakima Valley College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Yakima Valley College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 96.4%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,304
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,547
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Yakima Valley College is a public institution located in Yakima, WA, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Early Childhood Education & Teaching, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 2,770 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (63.6%), White (24.6%), Race/ethnicity unknown (5.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 29.27%. Approximately 38.09% of students receive Pell Grants. About 55.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs
Location
Yakima, WA 98907-2520
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 29.27% graduation rate at Yakima Valley College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Yakima Valley College located?
Yakima Valley College is located in Yakima, WA.
How much does Yakima Valley College cost?
Reported tuition is $5,312 and average net price is $11,843 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,928 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Yakima Valley College?
Yakima Valley College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 5,312 students, Hispanic or Latino (63.6%), White (24.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Yakima Valley College?
About 55.6% of students at Yakima Valley College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Yakima Valley College earn?
Median earnings are $35,969 six years after entry and $43,499 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Yakima Valley College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 29.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Yakima Valley College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $13,966.
Is Yakima Valley College public or private?
Yakima Valley College is a public institution located in Yakima, WA.
Is Yakima Valley College an HBCU?
No. Yakima Valley College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Yakima Valley College a tribal college?
No. Yakima Valley College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Yakima Valley College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Yakima Valley College reports 63.6% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Yakima Valley College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Yakima Valley College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.