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 Yakima Valley College
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Net Price
$13,029
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Yakima Valley College Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$11,843
Yakima Valley College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$10,543
$30–48k
$10,955
$48–75k
$13,029
$75–110k
$14,851
$110k+
$20,259
Understanding Your Aid Package
Yakima 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: ~$13,029/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$10,543/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$13,966
Range (25th–75th)$3,167 – $14,498
Median Parent PLUS Loans$6,567
Debt Manageability
0.27x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$43,499
Earnings Growth
+21%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$3,094
70th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$26,550
25th %ile
$63,476
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Yakima Valley College Cost & Financial Aid
Yakima Valley College's published tuition is $21,199 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $13,029—a difference of $8,170.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $10,543 at Yakima Valley College. 38% of students receive Pell Grants.
Yakima 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 Yakima graduates is $13,966, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $148 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $20,259 at Yakima—still $940 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
