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Yakima Valley Community College, YVCC, is a two-year, public college in Yakima, Washington. It was established in 1928 and offers programs at the certificate and associate's degree levels in areas as diverse as agriculture and drama. Fields of study also include health sciences, business technology, information technology, English, social sciences, and music. The college also has adult education center and distance learning programs.
YVCC is a member of the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges. Students participate in baseball, basketball, softball, soccer, volleyball, and wrestling. The students can also choose from ten clubs and organizations including the Phi Theta Kappa club, the PlayMasters Drama club, and the MBA club. Eligible students who need financial aid can choose from various options at this college. Along with conventional scholarships, loans and work study programs, privately funded scholarships are available.
Yakima Valley Community College can be found in Yakima, WA (a small city). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Yakima Valley Community College.
The most common majors at the school are in liberal arts.
Yakima Valley Community College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007-2008, 4,354 students were enrolled in Yakima Valley Community College.
Student dorms or apartments are common at the school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"As a learning-centered institution, YVCC responds to the ever-changing and diverse community we serve. We provide opportunities for our students to acquire knowledge in basic literacy, academic, professional and technical education and skills for lifelong learning."
More complete details are provided below.
Yakima Valley Community College
South 16th Ave. & Nob Hill Blvd.
Yakima, WA 98907-2520
General Phone: (509) 574-4600
http://www.yvcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 329 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 142 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, nursing assistant |
| Medical Support and Technology | 119 | radiation therapist, medical assistant, dental hygienist, veterinary assistant, medical coding, surgical tech, dental assistant, pharmacy tech, ... |
| Business and Management | 91 | business, business management, call center operation, accounting technology |
| Education and Teaching | 25 | teacher aide, teacher education, early childhood education |
| Office and Administration | 21 | data entry, office management, general office occupations, word processing, administrative assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 20 | computer networking, data processing tech, computer support, web design |
| Mechanics and Repair | 20 | automobile mechanics |
| Engineering Technician | 17 | drafting, civil engineering tech, instrumentation tech, telecommunications tech |
| Therapy and Counseling | 14 | substance abuse counseling |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 11 | criminal justice and administration, criminal justice and police, fire-fighting |
| Medical Administration | 6 | medical secretary |
| Law | 5 | legal secretary |
| Science | 3 | physical sciences |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 2 | various agricultural courses, agricultural management |
| Construction Trades | 1 | electrician |
Number of programs and degrees for Yakima Valley Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 632 | 31 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 106 | 12 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 88 | 12 |
In 2007-2008, Yakima Valley Community College had a total enrollment of 4,354 students (3,425 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 59% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 31% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 35 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Yakima, 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 | $ 2,962 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,358 |
| Books and supplies | $ 924 |
Financial Aid:
Yakima Valley Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 380500)
Yakima Valley Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 32 | 44 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 7 | 10 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 12 | 19 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 48 | $57,475 | 62 | $57,420 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 48 | $57,475 | 62 | $57,420 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 21 | 22 | 43 |
| Baseball | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Basketball | 2 | 7 | 9 |
| All Other Sports | 10 | 15 | 25 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agricultural Production Operations, Other
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
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
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
Word Processing
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Yakima Valley Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits 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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