Campus & Student Life at Yakima Valley College

Home to about 3,954 undergraduates in 2020, YVC is a small, public college located in Yakima, Washington. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by YVC can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our YVC Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

YVC Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit YVC Disability Services.

YVC for the Military

While not a "service academy", YVC does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit YVC Veteran Services . For more information, check out our YVC for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Yakima Valley College

YVC offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Yakima Valley College

YVC has a comparatively small, student body. There were 3,954 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,701 (68.3%). Part-time attendance was 1,253 (31.7%).

Yakima Valley College is Ranked #2,246 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, YVC is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank YVC #2246 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at YVC by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the YVC Diversity Guide.

Yakima Valley College Competes in the NJCAA

YVC has a total of 133 student athletes, 62 men and 71 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Yakima Valley College Athletics