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Yakima Valley Community College (YVCC)
- Sixteenth and Nob Hill Boulevard
- Yakima, WA 98907
- OPEID College Code: 00380500
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- General Phone: (509) 574-4600
- President: Linda J Kaminski
- Website: www.yvcc.edu

- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 4,354
- College Alias: YVCC, YVC

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Mission Statement
- 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.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - YVCC Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Medium Two-Year
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 64%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 14% | 42% | 48% | 7% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,755 | $2,757 | $1,852 | $1,720 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 8.6% | 8.3% | 7.2% |
| Number in Default | 57 | 55 | 39 |
| Number in Repayment | 657 | 656 | 538 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $2,946 | $2,721 | $2,445 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $3,207 | $3,110 | $2,834 |
| Books and Supplies | $954 | $924 | $894 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $3,110 | $3,110 | $3,924 |
| Other Expenses | $3,135 | $2,970 | $2,805 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,356 | $7,140 | $6,924 |
| Other Expenses | $3,022 | $2,970 | $3,022 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,470 | $2,970 | $3,022 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $10,145 | $9,725 | $10,068 |
| Out of State | $10,406 | $10,114 | $10,457 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,278 | $13,755 | $13,285 |
| Out of State | $14,539 | $14,144 | $13,674 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $7,370 | $6,891 | $6,361 |
| Out of State | $7,631 | $7,280 | $6,750 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 4,354 Undergraduate: 4,354
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,430 Female: 2,924
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,430 Female: 2,924
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,586 Part-Time: 1,768
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,586 Part-Time: 1,768
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 12 | 0.3% |
| American Indian | 128 | 3% |
| Black | 64 | 1% |
| Asian | 72 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1,298 | 30% |
| White | 2,621 | 60% |
| Unknown | 159 | 4% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 373 | 9% |
| Ages 18-19 | 908 | 21% |
| Ages 20-21 | 666 | 15% |
| Ages 22-24 | 538 | 12% |
| Ages 25-29 | 580 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 352 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 264 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 389 | 9% |
| Ages 50-65 | 257 | 6% |
| Age Over 65 | 25 | 0.6% |
| Age Uknown | 2 | 0.05% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 553 | 321 | 232 |
| Faculty Status | 339 | 119 | 220 |
| Tenured Faculty | 78 | 78 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 339 | 119 | 220 |
| Primarily Instruction | 329 | 109 | 220 |
| Primarily Public Service | 10 | 10 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 26 | 26 | - |
| Other Professionals | 46 | 34 | 12 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 142 | 142 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 73 | 73 | - |
| Skilled Crafts | 5 | 5 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 33 | 33 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $55,141 (109) | $55,001 (47) | $55,247 (62) |
| Instructor | $55,141 (109) | $55,001 (47) | $55,247 (62) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $55,141 (109) | $55,001 (47) | $55,247 (62) |
| Instructor | $55,141 (109) | $55,001 (47) | $55,247 (62) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $84,085 | $29,513 | $54,572 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 35% | 65% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 106 | 56 | 50 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 102 | 55 | 47 |
| Baseball | 26 | 26 | - |
| Basketball | 23 | 12 | 11 |
| Soccer | 15 | - | 15 |
| Softball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Volleyball | 9 | - | 9 |
| Wrestling | 18 | 18 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $14,254 | $14,054 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $2,745 | $3,177 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 17 | 8 | 9 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Soccer | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Wrestling | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 56%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 35%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 23% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 22% |
| Female | 23% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 100% |
| American Indian | 8% |
| Black | - |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| White | 29% |
| Unknown | 18% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 1 |
| Burglary | 3 | 1 |
| Vehicle Theft | 11 | 9 |
| Arson | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | - | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
