Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid.
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What You'll Pay at Wenatchee Valley College
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Net Price
$10,806
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Wenatchee Valley College Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$9,722
Wenatchee Valley College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$7,094
$30–48k
$10,336
$48–75k
$10,806
$75–110k
$12,534
$110k+
$18,726
Understanding Your Aid Package
Wenatchee Valley College has a sticker price of N/A per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
$48–75K families pay: ~$10,806/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$7,094/year
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$10,332
Range (25th–75th)$3,500 – $15,491
Median Parent PLUS Loans$13,905
Debt Manageability
0.20x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.7%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$41,127
Earnings Growth
+11%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$2,369
68th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$23,153
25th %ile
$62,684
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Wenatchee Valley College Cost & Financial Aid
Wenatchee Valley College's published tuition is $20,827 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $10,806—a difference of $10,021.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $7,094 at Wenatchee Valley College. 27% of students receive Pell Grants.
Wenatchee Valley College offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Wenatchee graduates is $10,332, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $110 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $18,726 at Wenatchee—still $2,101 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
