by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a WVC degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how WVC measures up.
WVC is ranked #783 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A+ (top 5% for value). Within Washington, it ranks #32 of 65 for value.
These WVC majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | #108 of 966 |
| Nursing | #108 of 966 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #135 of 1,275 |
Read the full WVC value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Wenatchee Valley College is ranked #33 out of #68 in Washington for quality and #32 out of #65 for Washington value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the WVC financial aid page to be sure.
Wenatchee Valley College is ranked #783 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
The quality education Wenatchee Valley College provides combined with its relatively low cost makes this school a great value.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at WVC costs about $13,030. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $52,120 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $20,393 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $9,722 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $13,030 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $52,120 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the WVC net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a WVC degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $81,572 | — | — |
| All Students | $52,120 | #783 | A+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $38,888 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $81,572 | — | — |
| All Students | $52,120 | #32 | B |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $38,888 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at WVC shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $8,791 |
| $30K–$48K | $9,496 |
| $48K–$75K | $12,650 |
| $75K–$110K | $16,566 |
| Over $110K | $17,815 |
About 69% of WVC undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,935 per year. Get more details on the WVC financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the WVC net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.