by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Yakima Valley College, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. If you're looking for specific information on YVC costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
In 2020-2021, the average out-of-state tuition and fees at Yakima Valley College ran about $5,352 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $4,883 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $4,812 | $540 | $5,352 |
| In-State | $4,343 | $540 | $4,883 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does Yakima Valley College cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. Yakima Valley College compares well with this national average since its average yearly cost in tuition and fees was $5,352 for out-of-state students.
Average in-state tuition and fees for schools across the country is $16,784 a year for undergraduate students. In-state undergraduates at YVC pay about $4,883 a year, which is significantly less than the countrywide average.
The chart below shows how YVC compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | Far Western US | Washington | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: Yakima Valley College Financial Aid.
With an average annual growth rate of 2.26% for the past five years, Washington residents could expect to pay $5,106 this year if the percentage growth remains the same.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of in-state tuition and fees for two years at YVC to be $10,327, and $21,124 for four years.
For out-of-state students, tuition and fees have increased by about 2.28% in the past five years. This year, out-of-state students will be paying approximately $5,599 if the percentage increases stay the same.
This means an estimated $11,325 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at YVC, and $23,173 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at YVC.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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