YVC 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,883

Cost of attendance at Yakima Valley College in 2022 for students from Washington.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average	$5,771
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$5,352

Cost of attendance at Yakima Valley College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average	$11,857
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Yakima Valley College was $9,475. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at YVC

YVC net price calculator

$9,475

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Washington and nationwide.

Washington's average	$9,196
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of YVC for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$9,475	$1,352 (17%)	$7,384	$7,744	$9,660	$14,355	$14,679
2021	$8,123	$628 (8%)	$7,142	$8,462	$10,360	$13,893	$15,208
2020	$7,495	$43	$6,304	$7,032	$9,401	$13,042	$13,874
2019	$7,452	$569 (8%)	$6,299	$6,775	$9,015	$12,567	$12,884
2018	$6,883	$287 (4%)	$5,529	$5,936	$9,265	$10,517	$12,430
2017	$7,170	$342 (5%)	$6,107	$7,418	$8,460	$12,492	$13,193
2016	$7,512	$1,161 (18%)	$6,301	$6,392	$9,990	$10,380	$12,851
2015	$6,351	$483 (7%)	$6,067	$6,435	$9,361	$12,928	$12,108
2014	$6,834	--	$6,180	$7,136	$9,348	$12,683	$12,883

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Yakima Valley College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$20,000	$326 (2%)	$4,883	$14,175	$942
2021	$19,674	$577 (3%)	$4,770	$13,974	$930
2020	$19,097	$520 (3%)	$4,667	$13,530	$900
2019	$18,577	$1,240 (7%)	$4,567	$13,140	$870
2018	$17,337	$102	$3,597	$12,900	$840
2017	$17,439	$447 (2%)	$3,851	$12,763	$825
2016	$17,886	$57	$3,846	$12,990	$1,050
2015	$17,943	$515 (3%)	$4,143	$12,770	$1,030
2014	$17,428	$358 (2%)	$3,820	$12,582	$1,026
2013	$17,070	--	$3,820	$12,250	$1,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does YVC provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 234 dormitories available to its students at $4,200 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at YVC is $467 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: YVC estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $942.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, YVC estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,744

If living off-campus, with family: $3,744

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,525
How much is YVC application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $30.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: YVC offers the following payment plans: Guaranteed tuition plan, Tuition payment plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Yakima Valley College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$116	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$131	Not Available

Housing and Meal

Yakima Valley College offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Yakima Valley College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	$4,200	N/A	234
2021	N/A	$4,200	N/A	234
2020	N/A	$4,200	N/A	234
2019	N/A	$3,900	N/A	234
2018	N/A	$3,892	N/A	234
2017	N/A	$3,888	N/A	234
2016	N/A	$3,330	N/A	234

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Yakima Valley College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Not Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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