Yakima Valley College
Yakima Valley College is one of the thirty-five public 4-year colleges in Washington. The campus is located in an urban area, in Yakima.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 4,007 students attend the school. Every year 24% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Yakima Valley College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $3,936, and fees were $473. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $4,359 and $473 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleSmall City |
Number of Students4,007 |
Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate- |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities 12/01/1948 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1974 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
Undergrads | $30 |
Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $117/credit | |
In State Students | $117/credit | |
Out of State Students | $130/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $5,265 | $5,265 | $5,850 |
ADN | 70 | $8,190 | $8,190 | $9,100 |
BSN | 125 | $14,625 | $14,625 | $16,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 79% of Yakima Valley College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 61% | $4,318 |
Other Federal Grant | 3% | $2,745 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 44% | $3,182 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 17% | $785 |
Federal Student Loans | 15% | $4,709 |
Private Loans | 1% | $2,944 |
$7,262
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$5,908 |
$30,001 to $48,000$6,315 |
$48,001 to $75,000$9,644 |
$75,001 to $110,000$10,896 |
Over $110,000$12,809 |
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Student Population
4,007
Undergrads
0
Graduates
2,677
Women
1,330
Men
70%
Full-time
30%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
Hispanic |
52% |
White |
36% |
Two or more races |
5% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
Asian |
1% |
Black/African American |
1% |
Non-resident alien |
0% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Washington state board of nursing.