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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.
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Campus LocationSixteenth and Nob Hill Boulevard
Yakima, WA 98907-2520
USA
Main Tel: (509) 574-4600
Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
Yakima Valley Community College HighlightsWhere 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.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 658 | 33 | | 1-2 year certificate | 103 | 14 | | < 1 year certificate | 90 | 11 |
StudentsThe 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.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,946 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,207 | | Room and board | $ 3,110 | | Books and supplies | $ 954 | | Other | $ 3,135 |
Financial Aid: Yakima Valley Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 78 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 13 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 28 |
Housing and MealsYakima Valley Community College provides on-campus housing for 223 of its 3,180 (full-time) students (as of 2007).
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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) 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 ADMINISTRATION (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) 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
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