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Students attend Wenatchee Valley College in Wenatchee, Washington, 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, nursing and emergency medicine, and liberal arts.
Applicants to Wenatchee Valley College appreciate its open admissions policy.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 3,113 students at Wenatchee Valley College (as of 2005). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
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 districtĘs 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
Admissions Phone: (509) 682-6833
Financial Aid Phone: (509) 682-6810
http://www.wvc.edu
Wenatchee Valley College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 332 | liberal arts and sciences, sign language translation |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 262 | licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, registered nursing, EMT ambulance attendant |
| Office And Administration | 60 | data entry, office management, administrative assistant, general office occupations, word processing, office data entry |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 44 | radiographyer, medical lab assistant, medical assistant |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 34 | various agricultural courses |
| Education And Teaching | 32 | early childhood education |
| Business And Management | 22 | accounting technology, business and related services, business management |
| Mechanics And Repair | 17 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, industrial electronics tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 12 | computer networking, computer programming |
| Therapy And Counseling | 7 | substance abuse counseling |
| Construction Trades | 6 | carpentry |
| Medical Adminstration | 4 | medical secretary |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 3 | fire-fighting, fire services administration |
| Law | 2 | legal secretary |
| Science | 2 | physical sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Wenatchee Valley College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 506 | 19 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 193 | 10 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 140 | 9 |
In 2005, Wenatchee Valley College had a total enrollment of 3,113 students (2,342 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 4% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 99% |
| Alaska | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Wenatchee, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (509) 682-6833
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,384 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,174 |
| Books and supplies | $ 894 |
Financial Aid:
Wenatchee Valley College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 380100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (509) 682-6810
Wenatchee Valley College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 29 | 27 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 4 | 3 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 6 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 36 | $48,680 | 36 | $47,721 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 36 | $48,680 | 36 | $47,721 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 32 | 30 | 62 |
| Basketball | 8 | 10 | 18 |
| Baseball | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| All Other Sports | 9 | 20 | 29 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Production Operations, Other
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
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
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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
Word Processing
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Fire Services Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wenatchee Valley College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % 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 Career counseling Career placement 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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Agricultural Science And Management
Liberal Arts
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