Yakima Valley College

www.yvcc.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,458

2.65% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$10,036

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

3.52%

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

3,279

64.6% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

26.7%

92 Graduates

About

Yakima Valley College is a higher education institution located in Yakima County, WA. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Yakima Valley College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (427 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (55 degrees), and General Business (30 degrees).

In 2022, 1,136 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Yakima Valley College. 77.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 22.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (661 degrees), 1.88 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (351 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Yakima Valley College is $4,458, which is $−7,506 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,964).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Yakima Valley College was 3.52%, corresponding to 18 out of the 512 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Yakima Valley College is $4,458, which is $7,506 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,964).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,036.

In 2022, 59% of undergraduate students attending Yakima Valley College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 8% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,458

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Yakima Valley College was $4,458. The cost of tuition at Yakima Valley College is $−7,506 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,964).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Yakima Valley College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,036

2022 Value

5.92%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Yakima Valley College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,036. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Yakima Valley College grew by 5.92%.

This chart compares the average net price of Yakima Valley College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,567

Room and Board

$942

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Yakima Valley College was of $9,567 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 1.43% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $942. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.29% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Yakima Valley College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

59% of undergraduate students at Yakima Valley College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2021, when 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Yakima Valley College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.52%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Yakima Valley College was 3.52%, which represents 18 out of the 512 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Yakima Valley College had a total enrollment of 3,279 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Yakima Valley College is 2,119 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,160. This means that 64.6% of students enrolled at Yakima Valley College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Yakima Valley College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 59.1% Hispanic or Latino, 31% White, 2.2% Two or More Races, 1.71% Asian, 1.16% Black or African American, 1.16% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.152% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Yakima Valley College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (42.6%), followed by White Female (20.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (16.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

64.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Yakima Valley College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,279 students. The full-time enrollment at Yakima Valley College is 2,119 and the part-time enrollment is 1,160. This means that 64.6% of students enrolled at Yakima Valley College are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Yakima Valley College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

60%

2014 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Yakima Valley College was 60%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (63%), Yakima Valley College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Yakima Valley College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
1,939 enrolled students
White
1,017 enrolled students
Two or More Races
72 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Yakima Valley College is 59.1% Hispanic or Latino, 31% White, 2.2% Two or More Races, 1.71% Asian, 1.16% Black or African American, 1.16% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.152% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 42.6% White, 27.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 103 students (3.14%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 616 more women than men received degrees from Yakima Valley College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Yakima Valley College is hispanic or latino (661 degrees awarded). There were 1.88 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (351 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Yakima Valley College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (427 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (55 degrees) and General Business (30 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Yakima Valley College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (427 degrees awarded), Health (379 degrees), and Education (116 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Yakima Valley College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,656,807 people), Registered nurses (1,455,874 people), Secondary school teachers (484,164 people), Education administrators (285,710 people), and Other managers (213,980 people).

The most specialized majors at Yakima Valley College in 2022 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (427 degrees awarded), Health (379 degrees), Education (116 degrees), Language & Linguistics (9 degrees), and Protective Services (23 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Yakima Valley College are Surgeons, Physicians, Skincare specialists, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Yakima Valley College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (427 degrees awarded), Health (379 degrees), Education (116 degrees), Language & Linguistics (9 degrees), and Protective Services (23 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Yakima Valley College are Elementary & secondary schools (3,028,994 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,635,761 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (408,055 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (391,366 people), and Outpatient care centers (302,044 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Yakima Valley College.

Most Common (2022)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
427 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
55 degrees awarded
General Business
30 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at Yakima Valley College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 427 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Yakima Valley College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

260

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

876

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 260 degrees were awarded to men at Yakima Valley College, which is 0.297 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (876).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Yakima Valley College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 116 degrees were awarded to men at Yakima Valley College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.373 times less than the 311 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 311 degrees were awarded to men at Yakima Valley College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.68 times more than the 116 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (37.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Yakima Valley College is Female and Hispanic or Latino (37.6% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
661 degrees awarded
White
351 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
42 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Yakima Valley College is hispanic or latino (661 degrees awarded). There were 1.88 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (351 degrees).

3.79% of degree recipients (43 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Hispanic or Latino Female
522 degrees awarded
White Female
260 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
139 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Yakima Valley College is hispanic or latino female (522 degrees awarded). There were 2.01 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (260 degrees).

Operations

Yakima Valley College has an endowment valued at nearly $10.8M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −2.74M (−25.5%) compared to the 0.527% average return (72.1k on 13.7M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

In 2022, Yakima Valley College had a total salary expenditure of 68.2M. Yakima Valley College employs 130 No academic ranks. Most academics at Yakima Valley College are Female No academic rank (67), and Male No academic rank (63).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Yakima Valley College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 99 employees, Management, with 40 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 31 employees.

Endowment

$10.8M

2022 Endowment

18%

decline from 2021

This line chart shows how the endowment at Yakima Valley College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges: Associates Dominant Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.87M - Federal
$1.44M - State
$99.7k - Local

As of 2022, Yakima Valley College received $2.87M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.44M from state grants and contracts, and $99.7k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$34.6M

2022 Salaries

32.7%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Yakima Valley College paid a median of $34.6M in salaries, which represents 50.6% of their overall expenditure ($68.2M) and a 32.7% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.54% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 8.04% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 13M (33.2% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.55M

Instructional Salaries

130

Number of Employees

In 2022, Yakima Valley College paid a total of $9.55M to 130 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $3.45M (26.6%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

130 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

99 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Yakima Valley College was No academic rank with 130 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Yakima Valley College were Office and Administrative Support with 99 employees, Management with 40 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 31 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Yakima Valley College was Female No academic rank with 67 employees, and Male No academic rank with 63 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Yakima Valley College.

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