Yakima Valley College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5453 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1519 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1436 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #29 of 57 | In Washington |
| #1 of 2 | In Yakima |
| #5743 of 6,622 | For Sociology |
| #5851 of 6,655 | For Law |
| #5879 of 6,729 | For Political Science |
| #6184 of 7,081 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 3,523
- Male:Female Ratio
- 32:68
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.yvcc.edu
Yakima Valley College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Yakima Valley College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
1,214 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
996 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Yakima Valley College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 2135 (61%) |
|---|---|
| White | 955 (27%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 216 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 86 (2%) |
| Asian | 55 (2%) |
| Black or African American | 28 (0.8%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 13 (0.4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 7 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $6,721
- Students receiving aid
- 80%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,623 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,623 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $5,157 |
| Fee in-district | $540 |
| Fee in-state | $540 |
| Fee out-of-state | $540 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 234 |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $4,200 |
Yakima Valley College majors
Yakima Valley College has granted 88 bachelor's degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Yakima Valley College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 355 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 23 | 37 |
| Business & Commerce, General | 47 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 43 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 16 | 22 |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 18 | |
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 18 | |
| Surgical Technology & Technologist | 13 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 12 | |
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 11 | |
| Network and System Administration & Administrator | 11 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 10 | |
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 9 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 8 | |
| Physical Sciences, General | 8 | |
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 6 | |
| Computer Science | 5 | |
| Agricultural Business and Management, General | 4 | |
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology & Technician | 4 | |
| Office Management and Supervision | 4 | |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 3 | |
| Pharmacy Technician & Assistant | 3 | |
| Civil Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 2 | |
| Computer Support Specialist | 1 | |
| Computer & Computer Systems Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| Drafting and Design Technology & Technician, General | 1 | |
| Electrician | 1 | |
| Medical Administrative & Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | 1 | |
| Viticulture and Enology | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 610 | 88 |
Yakima Valley College has a graduation rate of 34%, which is among the 16% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 34% | 23% | 41% |
Publications & Citations
Yakima Valley College has published 181 scientific papers with 2,917 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Psychology, Environmental Science, Sociology, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 5 |
| 1993 | 2 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 | 4 |
| 1995 | 1 | 7 |
| 1996 | 0 | 9 |
| 1997 | 1 | 15 |
| 1998 | 0 | 13 |
| 1999 | 0 | 17 |
| 2000 | 1 | 25 |
| 2001 | 2 | 21 |
| 2002 | 1 | 9 |
| 2003 | 0 | 23 |
| 2004 | 1 | 14 |
| 2005 | 4 | 15 |
| 2006 | 3 | 20 |
| 2007 | 2 | 34 |
| 2008 | 4 | 52 |
| 2009 | 5 | 52 |
| 2010 | 6 | 58 |
| 2011 | 10 | 90 |
| 2012 | 6 | 96 |
| 2013 | 4 | 112 |
| 2014 | 3 | 119 |
| 2015 | 9 | 126 |
| 2016 | 12 | 133 |
| 2017 | 5 | 110 |
| 2018 | 9 | 116 |
| 2019 | 9 | 166 |
| 2020 | 10 | 175 |
| 2021 | 8 | 317 |
| 2022 | 20 | 333 |
| 2023 | 8 | 335 |
| 2024 | 15 | 238 |
Notable alumni
-
Mel Stottlemyre
- Occupations
- baseball playerbaseball coach
- Biography
-
Melvin Leon Stottlemyre Sr. was an American professional baseball pitcher and pitching coach. He played for 11 seasons in Major League Baseball, all for the New York Yankees, and coached for 23 seasons, for the Yankees, New York Mets, Houston Astros, and Seattle Mariners. He was a five-time MLB All-Star as a player and a five-time World Series champion as a coach.
General info
| Alternative names | YVC |
|---|---|
| Total FTE staff | 452 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant |
Location and contacts
| Address | South 16th Ave. & Nob Hill Blvd. Yakima, Washington, 98907-2520 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 97,000 |
| Phone | 5095744600 |