by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Yakima Valley College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Yakima Valley College were $5,312 a year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $5,873. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Of that total, required fees added up to $540 in-state and $540 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,772 | $5,333 |
| Fees | $540 | $540 |
| Total | $5,312 | $5,873 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not cover room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What does Yakima Valley College cost if you attend part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To put that price in context, here is how Yakima Valley College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In WA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Against the nationwide average, Yakima Valley College is a relative bargain.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Check the Yakima Valley College Financial Aid page for specifics.
The table below shows how tuition at Yakima Valley College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,343 | $4,812 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,458 | $4,948 |
| One Year Ago | $4,623 | $5,157 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,772 | $5,333 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at YVC has tracked over the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition climbed 3.4%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $6,073 the year ahead.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 2.85%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $5,463. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 3.15%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $6,057.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $5,463 | $6,057 |
| In 2 Years | $5,618 | $6,247 |
| In 3 Years | $5,777 | $6,443 |
| In 4 Years | $5,941 | $6,645 |
| In 5 Years | $6,110 | $6,854 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $25,392, or close to $22,799 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
To learn about financial aid at Yakima Valley College, check out the Yakima Valley College Financial Aid page.
