Yakima Valley Community College

Yakima Valley Community College, founded in 1928 is also known as YVCC. The college has two campuses- Yakima Campus and Grandview Campus. It contains more than 10 learning Centers located in Ellensburg, Goldendale, and Toppenish. The college offers a variety of graduate programs as well as Distance Learning Programs of Study, and Adult Educational Opportunities.

YVCC provides a number of facilities and services to its students. It has an active student administration that helps in economic development and enhances the social and cultural life of the students. It organizes a number of events, workshops and awareness camps and is home to several clubs and communities. Some of them are the Action Club, the Image Makers Club, the Justice Club, and the Voice Club.

Campus Location

Sixteenth and Nob Hill Boulevard
Yakima, WA 98907-2520
Main Tel: (509) 574-4600
Web Site

Yakima Valley Community College Highlights

Where Yakima Valley Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

Many students concentrating in liberal arts and computer science and engineering.
Large number of programs of study offered.
Number of dorm rooms for students.
High female/male ratio.
Large number of students.
Affordable tuition & fees.

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Degree	Total Earned	Different Programs
Associate	658	33
1-2 year certificate	103	14
< 1 year certificate	90	11

Similar Schools

Based on computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Yakima Valley Community College:

School	Location	Enrollment
Tacoma Community College	Tacoma, WA	5,811
Three Rivers Community College	Norwich, CT	3,858
Chemeketa Community College	Salem, OR	7,255
Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College	Cumberland, KY	4,847
Kellogg Community College	Battle Creek, MI	5,553
Olympic College	Bremerton, WA	6,623
Bismarck State College	Bismarck, ND	3,591
Pulaski Technical College	North Little Rock, AR	8,768
Clark College	Vancouver, WA	9,705
Lane Community College	Eugene, OR	8,618

Students

The student enrollment at Yakima Valley Community College was 4,354 in 2007 (3,180 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Room and Board

Yakima Valley Community College provides on-campus housing for 223 of its 3,180 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (1 awarded)

Agricultural Business and Management

ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE (1 awarded)

Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (65 awarded)

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management
Business/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (38 awarded)

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (2 awarded)

Electrician

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (37 awarded)

Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (12 awarded)

Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
Instrumentation Technology/Technician

LAW (6 awarded)

Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

LIBERAL ARTS (363 awarded)

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (8 awarded)

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

MEDIA (2 awarded)

Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION (8 awarded)

Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (118 awarded)

Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (128 awarded)

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (21 awarded)

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
Word Processing

PRODUCTION TRADES (1 awarded)

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

SCIENCE (3 awarded)

Physical Sciences

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (27 awarded)

Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (10 awarded)

Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling