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Yakima Valley Community College

Yakima, Washington
  • Public
    2 year
  • 4,302
    Full + Part time Students
  • 1:24
    Faculty to Student Ratio
  • 14%
    Transfer Student Ratio
  • $11.1K
    Avg. Financial Aid
Yakima Valley Community College is a public, two-year institution of higher education which is a part of one of the best comprehensive community college systems in the nation. As such, the college offers programs in adult basic education, English as a Second Language, lower division arts and sciences, professional and technical education, and community services.
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Overview

Total Faculty 89
Full-Time Undergraduate 2,924
Part-Time Undergraduate 1,378
Transfer Students 598
Programs 55 Programs
Courses 1,033 Courses
Equivalencies 1,790 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition $3,820
Out-of-State Tuition $4,214
Books and Supplies $1,000
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid 22%
Federal Loans: Average amount received $5,694
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid 60%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received $5,362
  • Scholarships and Financial Aid:
    Scholarship applicants should fill out only one official YVCC Scholarship Application form and mail or turn it in to the YVCC Foundation Office. To apply for the federal and state financial aid programs available at the college, submit the FAFSA.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall Rolling Admissions
Winter Rolling Admissions
Spring Rolling Admissions
Summer Rolling Admissions

Transfer Application Requirements

  • Minimum GPA:
    Yakima Valley Community College has an open-door admissions policy for any adult eighteen or over or whose high school class has graduated. Minimum GPA requirements vary by program.
  • Official Transcripts:
    College transcripts from every institution attended are required.
  • SAT Scores:
    Not required for general admissions.
  • Letters of Recommendation:
    Not required for general admissions.
  • Essay:
    Not required for general admissions.
  • Application Fee:
    $20 nonrefundable application fee ($25 for international students).
  • Interview:
    Not required for general admissions.
  • Other Requirements:
    Certain professional/technical programs have additional requirements and application procedures. The Compass Test is required for all students unless you have a transcript from a previous college with math or English credits.
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Transfer Credit Policy

Information for Transfer Out Students

  • Transfer Agreements:
    Students who earn the Associate of Arts degree will be able to transfer to Washington colleges and universities that honor the Direct Transfer Agreement with junior standing, having met lower division general education requirements.
  • Special Programs:
    The Counseling and Advising Center is available to discuss transfer requirements. Contact the Center at (509) 574-4956.

Yakima Valley Community College

Address:
Sixteenth And Nob Hill Boulevard
Yakima, Washington 98902
United States
Main Phone:
509.574.4600
Website:

Contacts

Transfer Admission Contact:
Admissions Office
(509) 574-4600
donotreply@academyone.com

Branch Campuses/Additional Locations

YVCC Grandview Campus
500 West Main Street
Grandview, Washington 98930-1284
(509)882-7028
Last updated on 9/11/2012 by AcademyOne.