Yakima Valley Community College can be found in Yakima, Washington (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 2005, 4,433 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
Sixteenth and Nob Hill Boulevard
Yakima, WA 98907-2520
General Phone: (509) 574-4600
Admissions Phone: (509) 574-4712
Financial Aid Phone: (509) 574-6865
http://www.yvcc.edu
Yakima Valley Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 345 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 143 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, nursing assistant |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 97 | radiation therapist, dental hygienist, medical assistant, veterinary assistant, dental assistant, medical coding, pharmacy tech |
| Business And Management | 70 | business, accounting technology, business management, marketing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 32 | data processing tech, web design, computer networking, computer support, database administration |
| Education And Teaching | 32 | teacher aide, teacher education, early childhood education |
| Engineering Technician | 27 | civil engineering tech, drafting, instrumentation tech, telecommunications tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 22 | criminal justice and administration, fire services administration, fire-fighting |
| Office And Administration | 15 | office management, administrative assistant, general office occupations, word processing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 12 | substance abuse counseling |
| Medical Adminstration | 7 | medical secretary, medical transcription |
| Law | 2 | legal secretary |
| Science | 1 | physical sciences |
| Media | 1 | radio and TV tech |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 1 | agricultural management |
| Mechanics And Repair | 1 | automobile mechanics |
Number of programs and degrees for Yakima Valley Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 630 | 32 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 104 | 13 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 74 | 11 |
In 2005, Yakima Valley Community College had a total enrollment of 4,433 students (3,391 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 65% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 26% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 98% |
| Alaska | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 49 % |
Yakima Valley Community College offers campus housing for 135 of its 3,391 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Yakima, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (509) 574-4712
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,445 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,834 |
| Room and board | $ 6,924 |
| Room charge | $ 3,300 |
| Books and supplies | $ 894 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,805 |
Financial Aid:
Yakima Valley Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 380500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (509) 574-6865
Yakima Valley Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 37 | 40 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 2 | 10 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 13 | 12 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 45 | $50,532 | 55 | $50,667 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 45 | $50,532 | 55 | $50,667 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | short term | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 2 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 17 | 19 | 36 |
| Basketball | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| Baseball | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| All Other Sports | 7 | 14 | 21 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
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
MEDIA
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
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
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
Word Processing
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Fire Services Administration
(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% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
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