Yakima Valley College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5416 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1519 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1437 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #29 of 57 | In Washington |
| #1 of 2 | In Yakima |
| #5939 of 6,493 | For Sociology |
| #5953 of 6,537 | For Law |
| #5955 of 6,606 | For Political Science |
| #6314 of 7,020 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 3,279
- Male:Female Ratio
- 28:72
- 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.
993 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,172 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 | 1939 (60%) |
|---|---|
| White | 1017 (31%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 103 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 72 (2%) |
| Asian | 56 (2%) |
| Black or African American | 38 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 11 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.2%) |
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
- $5,971
- Students receiving aid
- 80%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,458 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,458 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $4,948 |
| 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 80 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 | 427 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 55 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 13 | 36 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 18 | 23 |
| Business & Commerce, General | 30 | |
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 19 | |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 15 | |
| Surgical Technology & Technologist | 13 | |
| Computer Science | 12 | |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist & Coder | 11 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 10 | |
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology & Technician | 10 | |
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 10 | |
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 10 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 9 | |
| Viticulture and Enology | 7 | |
| Network and System Administration & Administrator | 6 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 6 | |
| Legal Administrative Assistant & Secretary | 5 | |
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 5 | |
| Pharmacy Technician & Assistant | 5 | |
| Office Management and Supervision | 4 | |
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 3 | |
| Agricultural Business and Management, General | 2 | |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 2 | |
| Electrician | 2 | |
| Physical Sciences, General | 2 | |
| Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology & CNC Machinist | 1 | |
| Computer Support Specialist | 1 | |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 | |
| Instrumentation Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 1 | |
| Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| Teacher Assistant & Aide | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 697 | 80 |
Yakima Valley College has a graduation rate of 27%, which is among the 10% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 27% | 23% | 29% |
Publications & Citations
Yakima Valley College has published 150 scientific papers with 2,007 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Political Science, Biology, Psychology, Sociology, Law, Computer Science, Environmental Science, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 2 |
| 1992 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 | 4 |
| 1996 | 0 | 5 |
| 1997 | 1 | 3 |
| 1998 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 | 7 |
| 2000 | 1 | 5 |
| 2001 | 1 | 7 |
| 2002 | 0 | 6 |
| 2003 | 0 | 16 |
| 2004 | 1 | 8 |
| 2005 | 3 | 9 |
| 2006 | 3 | 16 |
| 2007 | 2 | 23 |
| 2008 | 4 | 41 |
| 2009 | 4 | 35 |
| 2010 | 6 | 40 |
| 2011 | 9 | 69 |
| 2012 | 6 | 77 |
| 2013 | 5 | 119 |
| 2014 | 1 | 96 |
| 2015 | 9 | 97 |
| 2016 | 11 | 91 |
| 2017 | 5 | 88 |
| 2018 | 8 | 98 |
| 2019 | 7 | 123 |
| 2020 | 12 | 151 |
| 2021 | 7 | 219 |
| 2022 | 14 | 262 |
| 2023 | 11 | 235 |
Notable alumni
-
Mel Stottlemyre
- Occupations
- baseball coachbaseball player
- 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 | 436 |
| 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 |