Yakima Valley College

www.yvcc.edu

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,230

11.3% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$7,265

After Financial Aid

2020 Enrolled Students

3,954

68.3% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

28.4%

95 Graduates

About

Yakima Valley College is a higher education institution located in Yakima County, WA. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Yakima Valley College were General Business Administration & Management (27 degrees awarded), Early Childhood Education & Teaching (22 degrees), and Dental Hygiene (10 degrees).

In 2020, 1,424 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Yakima Valley College. 73.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (819 degrees), 1.89 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (434 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Yakima Valley College is $4,230, which is $−7,599 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,829).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Yakima Valley College is $4,230, which is $−7,599 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,829).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,265.

In 2020, 58% of undergraduate students attending Yakima Valley College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 14% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,230

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Yakima Valley College was $4,230. The cost of tuition at Yakima Valley College is $−7,599 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,829).

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Average Net Price

$7,265

2020 Value

10.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Yakima Valley College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,265. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Yakima Valley College grew by 10.2%.

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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

$9,135

Room and Board

$900

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Yakima Valley College was of $9,135 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $900. The cost of room and board increased by 3.05% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies increased by 3.45% during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

14%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

58% of undergraduate students at Yakima Valley College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a decline of 1.69% with respect to 2019, 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.

Enrollment

Yakima Valley College has a total enrollment of 3,954 students. The full-time enrollment at Yakima Valley College is 2,701 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,253. This means that 68.3% of students enrolled at Yakima Valley College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Yakima Valley College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 56.2% Hispanic or Latino, 32% White, 4.17% Two or More Races, 1.37% Asian, 1.26% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.86% Black or African American, and 0.278% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Yakima Valley College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (40.8%), followed by White Female (21.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (15.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

68.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Yakima Valley College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,954 students. The full-time enrollment at Yakima Valley College is 2,701 and the part-time enrollment is 1,253. This means that 68.3% of students enrolled at Yakima Valley College are enrolled full-time compared with 44.3% 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

N/A%

N/A 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 N/A%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (66%), Yakima Valley College had a retention rate approximately the same as 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

Hispanic or Latino
2,223
White
1,266
Two or More Races
165

The enrolled student population at Yakima Valley College is 56.2% Hispanic or Latino, 32% White, 4.17% Two or More Races, 1.37% Asian, 1.26% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.86% Black or African American, and 0.278% 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 44.2% White, 26% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.5% 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, 141 students (3.57%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 680 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 (819 degrees awarded). There were 1.89 times more hispanic or latino graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (434 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Yakima Valley College is General Business Administration & Management (27 degrees awarded), followed by Early Childhood Education & Teaching (22 degrees) and Dental Hygiene (10 degrees).

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 (502 degrees awarded), Health (499 degrees), and Education (153 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 (1,786,890 people), Registered nurses (1,353,592 people), Secondary school teachers (399,442 people), Education administrators (275,601 people), and Postsecondary teachers (229,982 people).

The most specialized majors at Yakima Valley College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (502 degrees awarded), Health (499 degrees), Education (153 degrees), Physical Sciences (11 degrees), and Protective Services (27 degrees).

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, Skincare specialists, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Derrick, rotary drill, & service unit operators, & roustabouts, oil, gas, & mining

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 (2,973,140 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,607,492 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (468,913 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (376,101 people), and Outpatient care centers (263,060 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

General Business Administration & Management
27 degree-majorss awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
22 degree-majorss awarded
Dental Hygiene
10 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Yakima Valley College was General Business Administration & Management with 27 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

372

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

1,052

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 372 degrees were awarded to men at Yakima Valley College, which is 0.354 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,052).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 138 degrees were awarded to men at Yakima Valley College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.379 times less than the 364 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 364 degrees were awarded to women at Yakima Valley College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.64 times more than the 138 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (37.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Yakima Valley College is Female and Two or More Races (37.5% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
819 degrees awarded
White
434 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
71 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Yakima Valley College is hispanic or latino (819 degrees awarded). There were 1.89 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (434 degrees).

3.3% of degree recipients (47 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

Hispanic or Latino Female
621 degrees awarded
White Female
305 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
198 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Yakima Valley College is hispanic or latino female (621 degrees awarded). There were 2.04 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (305 degrees).

Operations

Yakima Valley College has an endowment valued at nearly $10.3M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $1.51M (14.6%), compared to the 2.62% average return ($302k on $11.5M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

In 2020, Yakima Valley College had a total salary expenditure of $64.3M. Yakima Valley College employs 133 Instructors, 2 No academic ranks, and 0 N/A. Most academics at Yakima Valley College are Female Instructors (68), Male Instructors(65), and Female No academic ranks (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Yakima Valley College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 105 employees, Management, with 36 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 29 employees.

Endowment

$10.3M

2020 Endowment

7.6%

decline from 2019

Yakima Valley College has an endowment valued at about $10.3M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Yakima Valley College declined 7.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.18M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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

$2.96M - Federal
$2.06M - State
$5.79M - Local

As of 2020, Yakima Valley College received $2.96M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $2.06M from state grants and contracts, and $5.79M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$25.2M

2020 Salaries

8.04%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Yakima Valley College paid a median of $25.2M in salaries, which represents 39.1% of their overall expenditure ($64.3M) and a 8.04% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.46% growth from 2018 and a 4.54% decline from 2017.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 10.7M (32% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.27M

Instructional Salaries

135

Number of Employees

In 2020, Yakima Valley College paid a total of $9.27M to 135 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $3.2M (29.9%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

133 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

105 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Yakima Valley College were Instructor with 133 employees; No academic rank with 2 employees; and No academic rank with 0 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Yakima Valley College were Office and Administrative Support with 105 employees; Management with 36 employees; and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 29 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female Instructor
Male Instructor
Female No academic rank

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Yakima Valley College was Female Instructor with 68 employees, Male Instructor with 65 employees, and Female No academic rank with 2 employees.

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