Yakima Valley Community College

Yakima, United States Founded 1928

Overview

English Name: Yakima Valley Community College
Acronyms: YVC, YVCC
Founded: 1928
Control Type: Public

Based in Yakima, United States, Yakima Valley Community College is a college that traces its founding to 1928. It functions as a higher-education provider within the United States's higher-education sector.

Location & Contact

Where to find Yakima Valley Community College, plus its phone, email, website, and social media links. Confirm the published channels here are current before sending application materials.

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Academic Details

Yakima Valley Community College's key academic numbers — student body size, faculty composition, and accreditation context. Numbers reflect the most recent figures published by the institution and recognised bodies.

Total Students: 2,770

Programs Offered

The programmes you can apply for at Yakima Valley Community College are grouped by degree level. Programme-level accreditation (separate from institutional) matters for regulated professions like law, medicine, and engineering.

Bachelor's Degree

4 programmes

Yakima Valley Community College runs 4 programmes at bachelor's level — undergraduate programmes that usually span three to four years and serve as the standard entry route into a profession or further study.

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Dentistry
Business Administration, Management and Operations Business Administration
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Information Systems & Technology
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Education & Teaching

Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications

63 programmes

This group collects Yakima Valley Community College's 63 programmes of certificates, diplomas, and foundation or associate programmes — practical entry points or stepping stones toward a degree.

Precision Metal Working General Engineering
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Health Sciences
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Health Sciences
Health and Medical Administrative Services Healthcare Administration
Health and Medical Administrative Services Healthcare Administration
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Dentistry
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Dentistry
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Precision Metal Working General Engineering
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Mechanical Engineering
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Mechanical Engineering
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Civil Engineering & Construction
Criminal Justice and Corrections Criminal Law & Justice
Criminal Justice and Corrections Criminal Law & Justice
Physical Sciences, General Natural Sciences
Business Administration, Management and Operations Business Administration
Marketing Advertising & Digital Marketing
Marketing Advertising & Digital Marketing
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Entrepreneurship
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services Business Administration
Accounting and Related Services Accounting
Accounting and Related Services Accounting
Business Administration, Management and Operations Business Administration
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Liberal Arts
Business/Commerce, General Business Administration
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Nursing
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Counselling & Psychotherapy
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Counselling & Psychotherapy
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Computer Programming Computer Sciences
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Information Systems & Technology
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Information Systems & Technology
Computer Software and Media Applications Digital Media & Game Development
Computer Software and Media Applications Digital Media & Game Development
Computer Science Computer Sciences
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications Computer Sciences
Data Processing Data Science & Analytics
Data Processing Data Science & Analytics
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Information Systems & Technology
Graphic Communications Media Studies & Mass Media
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians Media Studies & Mass Media
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians Agriculture
Food Science and Technology Agriculture
Food Science and Technology Agriculture
Agricultural and Food Products Processing Agriculture
Agricultural Production Operations Agriculture
Agricultural Business and Management Agriculture
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Education & Teaching
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Education & Teaching
Teaching Assistants/Aides Education & Teaching
Teaching Assistants/Aides Education & Teaching
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians General Engineering
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians General Engineering
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians General Engineering
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians General Engineering
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians General Engineering
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians General Engineering
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other Linguistics & Language Studies
Legal Support Services Law
Legal Support Services Law

How to apply to Yakima Valley Community College

What applying to Yakima Valley Community College typically involves — research, eligibility check, document prep, submission, and follow-up.

  1. 1
    Find a programme that fits your goals

    Use the programme finder to browse Yakima Valley Community College's 67 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.

  2. 2
    Confirm you meet the requirements

    Programme-level requirements at Yakima Valley Community College typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.

  3. 3
    Assemble your application package

    Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.

  4. 4
    Submit your application

    Yakima Valley Community College processes applications through www.yvcc.edu. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.

  5. 5
    Contact admissions and follow up

    Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.

Frequently Asked Questions about Yakima Valley Community College

Short Q&A on the institutional facts that matter most when shortlisting Yakima Valley Community College as a study destination.

How old is Yakima Valley Community College?

The institution opened in 1928 (approximately 98 years ago).

What city is Yakima Valley Community College in?

Yakima Valley Community College operates from Yakima, United States.

What is Yakima Valley Community College's control type?

It is a public higher-education institution.

How big is Yakima Valley Community College's student body?

Yakima Valley Community College serves approximately 2,770 students.

What is Yakima Valley Community College's official website?

You can find Yakima Valley Community College online at www.yvcc.edu.

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