Yakima Valley College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #4952 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1388 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1310 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #26 of 57 | In Washington |
| #1 of 2 | In Yakima |
| #5808 of 6,639 | For Sociology |
| #5898 of 6,670 | For Law |
| #5940 of 6,742 | For Political Science |
| #6223 of 7,088 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 3,809
- Male:Female Ratio
- 31:69
- 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.
1,173 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,119 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 | 2415 (64%) |
|---|---|
| White | 950 (25%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 238 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 92 (2%) |
| Asian | 54 (1%) |
| Black or African American | 28 (0.7%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 (0.2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 2 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
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
- $7,971
- Students receiving aid
- 87%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,772 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,772 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $5,333 |
| 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 74 bachelor's degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Yakima Valley College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 408 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 57 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 18 | 23 |
| Business & Commerce, General | 40 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 19 | 18 |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 18 | |
| Surgical Technology & Technologist | 15 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 14 | |
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 13 | |
| Computer Science | 12 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 11 | |
| Network and System Administration & Administrator | 9 | |
| Physical Sciences, General | 8 | |
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 8 | |
| Agricultural Production Operations, General | 1 | 6 |
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 6 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 5 | |
| Viticulture and Enology | 5 | |
| Agricultural Business and Management, General | 4 | |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 4 | |
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology & Technician | 4 | |
| Medical Administrative & Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | 3 | |
| Office Management and Supervision | 3 | |
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 2 | |
| Civil Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 2 | |
| Computer Support Specialist | 2 | |
| Legal Administrative Assistant & Secretary | 2 | |
| Instrumentation Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 667 | 74 |
Yakima Valley College has a graduation rate of 29%, which is among the 10% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 29% | 25% | 33% |
Publications & Citations
Yakima Valley College has published 187 scientific papers with 3,079 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, Psychology, Environmental Science, Sociology, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 117 |
| 2019 | 9 | 166 |
| 2020 | 10 | 175 |
| 2021 | 8 | 314 |
| 2022 | 20 | 333 |
| 2023 | 8 | 335 |
| 2024 | 15 | 239 |
| 2025 | 11 | 215 |
Notable alumni
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Craig T. Nelson
- Occupations
- writercomedianscreenwriteractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Craig Theodore Nelson is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Hayden Fox in the ABC sitcom Coach (for which he won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series), Deputy Warden Ward Wilson in Stir Crazy (1980), Steve Freeling in Poltergeist (1982), Burt Nickerson in All the Right Moves (1983), Peter Dellaplane in Action Jackson (1988), Chief Howard Hyde in Turner & Hooch (1989), Alex Cullen in The Devil's Advocate (1997), Chief Jack Mannion in the CBS drama The District (2000–2004), Coach Goddard in Blades of Glory (2007), The Warden in the NBC sitcom My Name Is Earl (2007), and the voice of Mr. Incredible in the 2004 film The Incredibles and its 2018 sequel.
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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 | 470 |
| 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 |