Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $5,163 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $5,697 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $19,374 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $10,402 | State avg: $17,377. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 37.94% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 7.84% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Yakima Valley College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$5,697
Room and board
$9,363
Books and supplies
$762
Other expenses
$3,750
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$19,374
Average net price
$10,402
Average aid coverage
46%
$8,972 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Yakima Valley College pays approximately $10,402 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Washington average of $17,377 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Yakima Valley College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Washington and national averages.
Yakima Valley College net price
$10,402
Washington average
$17,377
National average
$17,506
Yakima Valley College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $5,697 and average net price at $10,402. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$5,697
Current net price
$10,402
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
33.77%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$43,499
Undergraduates
2,539
10-Year Median Earnings - Yakima Valley College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Yakima Valley College graduates earn about 1.0x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Yakima Valley College?
Undergraduates
2,539
Completion rate
33.77%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
37.94%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
7.84%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 37.94% of Yakima Valley College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 7.84% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Yakima Valley College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
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Accreditation
Yakima Valley College lists Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Yakima Valley College is listed at South 16th Ave. & Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima, WA 98907-2520. Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Compare Schools
Compare Yakima Valley College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yakima Valley College | Not available | $5,697 | $10,402 | $43,499 |
| Golden Gate University-Seattle | Not available | Not available | Not available | $87,434 |
| DigiPen Institute of Technology | 68.02% | $37,400 | $42,033 | $79,878 |
| Gonzaga University | 75.96% | $53,500 | $36,371 | $78,892 |
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus | 91.77% | $41,913 | $10,898 | $78,466 |
Similar Schools in Yakima
This local cluster focuses on nearby Yakima schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Yakima.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Yakima Valley College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Yakima Valley College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Yakima Valley College tuition?
Yakima Valley College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $5,697.
What is Yakima Valley College's average net price?
Yakima Valley College's average net price in the local dataset is $10,402.
What is Yakima Valley College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $43,499 for Yakima Valley College.
Is Yakima Valley College accredited?
Yakima Valley College's accreditor in the local dataset is Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
How many students attend Yakima Valley College?
The local dataset lists 2,539 undergraduate students at Yakima Valley College.
What percentage of Yakima Valley College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Yakima Valley College in the local dataset is 37.94%.
What is the federal loan rate at Yakima Valley College?
The federal loan rate for Yakima Valley College in the local dataset is 7.84%.
Where should I verify Yakima Valley College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Yakima Valley College or the latest official federal education data.