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Wenatchee Valley College, also known as WVC, is a community college in Wenatchee, Washington. It was established in 1939 as a private college. The college's main campus is in central Wenatchee, and it also has campuses in Omak, Washington, and a learning center in downtown Wenatchee. The college offers enrollment to more than 7,000 students in credit programs, and over 1,000 students in non-credit training and continuing education programs.
Students of WVC are offered Associate of Arts and Sciences, Associate of Science, Associate of General Studies, and Associate of Technical Science degrees. Technical certificate programs are also available at WVC.
The athletics department fields men’s and women’s teams in basketball, soccer, baseball, fast pitch, and golf. The teams are known as the Knights.
Students attend Wenatchee Valley College in Wenatchee, WA, a small city. The school is a public institution. Wenatchee Valley College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in agricultural science and management and liberal arts.
Applicants to Wenatchee Valley College appreciate its open admissions policy.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 3,150 students at Wenatchee Valley College (as of 2007-2008).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Wenatchee Valley College, the public comprehensive community college in North Central Washington, serves the educational and cultural needs of its communities and the residents throughout its service area. The college provides high quality transfer, liberal arts, technical/professional, basic skills and continuing education to students of diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds. We seek opportunities to work with the districtÆs communities to meet their changing needs."
More complete details are provided below.
Wenatchee Valley College
1300 Fifth St
Wenatchee, WA 98801-1799
General Phone: (509) 682-6800
http://www.wvc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 337 | liberal arts and sciences, sign language translation |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 252 | nursing assistant, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT ambulance attendant |
| Medical Support and Technology | 64 | radiographer, medical assistant, medical lab assistant |
| Construction Trades | 55 | carpentry |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 52 | various agricultural courses, agricultural production |
| Office and Administration | 27 | office management, administrative assistant, data entry, general office occupations, office data entry |
| Mechanics and Repair | 27 | industrial electronics tech, mechanic and repair, HVAC, automobile mechanics |
| Business and Management | 21 | accounting technology, business management |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 12 | computer networking |
| Engineering Technician | 10 | drafting |
| Medical Administration | 10 | medical office assistant, medical secretary |
| Therapy and Counseling | 9 | substance abuse counseling |
| Education and Teaching | 9 | early childhood education |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 4 | fire-fighting |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 2 | conservation |
| Law | 1 | legal secretary |
| Science | 1 | physical sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Wenatchee Valley College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 522 | 17 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 277 | 14 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 94 | 8 |
In 2007-2008, Wenatchee Valley College had a total enrollment of 3,150 students (2,722 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 17% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 98% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Wenatchee, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Washington Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,622 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,017 |
| Books and supplies | $ 924 |
Financial Aid:
Wenatchee Valley College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 380100)
Wenatchee Valley College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 28 | 22 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 13 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 35 | $58,037 | 37 | $55,708 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 35 | $58,037 | 37 | $55,708 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 24 | 24 | 48 |
| Basketball | 7 | 9 | 16 |
| Baseball | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| All Other Sports | 8 | 15 | 23 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Production Operations, General
Agricultural Production Operations, Other
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wenatchee Valley College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% |  |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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