What Yakima Valley Community College does

Yakima Valley Community College (YVC), legally Yakima Valley College, is a public two-campus community college established in 1928 and operating under the governance of the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. It serves approximately 7,053 students across Yakima, Kittitas, and Klickitat counties, with 79% of students identified as first-generation college attendees. The college runs a main Yakima Campus (S. 16th Ave & Nob Hill Blvd), a Grandview Campus (500 W. Main St), and four learning centers in Ellensburg, Toppenish, La Casa Hogar (Yakima), and Sunnyside. Since 2002 YVC has carried the U.S. Department of Education's Hispanic-Serving Institution designation, qualifying it for Title V Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions grants and Title III Strengthening Institutions Program funding.

YVC's academic portfolio includes more than 55 professional/technical associate degrees, over 100 certificates, five Bachelor of Applied Science degrees, and transfer-oriented associate degrees (DTA, DTA/MRP, AS-T). Programs are organized into six academic pathways — Arts & Humanities, Business, Healthcare, Social Sciences & Education, STEM, and Exploratory — each with a dedicated pathway advisor. Complementary programs include Running Start and CTE Dual Credit for high school students, College & Career Readiness (GED/ABE), English Language Learning, Workforce Education, TRIO Student Support Services, MESA, and an International Student Program serving F-1 visa students with on-campus housing. Technology infrastructure consists of Canvas LMS for course delivery, the statewide ctcLink student information system and mobile app for enrollment, registration, financial aid, and tuition payment, Office 365 for student email, Parchment for transcript ordering, Modern Campus Catalog for the academic catalog, Cognito Forms for admissions workflows, and NelNet for installment tuition payments. Articulation agreements with 40+ Washington State colleges and universities — including a Guaranteed Admission Partnership with Central Washington University — anchor the institution's transfer ecosystem.

YVC is a state-supported, non-profit entity that does not publicly report financials. Its revenue model blends state appropriations (Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges allocations), tuition and fees charged on a per-credit quarterly billing cycle with differentials for in-district, out-of-district, and non-resident students, federal student aid (Pell, SEOG, work-study, WASFA), competitive federal grants (Title V HSI, Title III Part A), and charitable contributions to the YVC Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit (Tax ID 91-1028928). The application fee is waived for in-district residents, and the YVC Foundation awards scholarships averaging $6,875 per recipient. Distribution is entirely direct: students enroll online via ctcLink or in person at campus locations, with no third-party reseller or channel intermediaries in the GTM mix.

Name

Yakima Valley Community College

Legal name

Yakima Valley College

Website

https://yvcc.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Yakima Valley Community College is a public, two-campus Washington State community college serving ~7,053 students (79% first-generation) with 55+ associate degrees, 100+ certificates, five BAS degrees, and six academic pathways, supported by HSI/Title V federal grant status and articulation agreements with 40+ state universities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multi-Campus Community College Districts (EDAHADAM), Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Professional technical training
• University transfer pathways
• Adult basic education

Headquarters

HQ city

Grandview

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: YVC generates revenue primarily through student tuition and fees. Resident and non-resident tuition rates apply, with in-district waivers available for Yakima, Kittitas, and Klickitat county residents. The college charges per-credit tuition plus various fees.
2. Federal and State Financial Aid: YVC participates in federal student aid programs including grants (Pell, SEOG), student loans, and work-study. State financial aid through WASFA is also available.
3. Title V HSI Grants: As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, YVC receives Title V federal grants to strengthen institutional programs, student support, and classroom technology. These are competitive federal grants.
4. YVC Foundation Donations: The YVC Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (Tax ID 91-1028928), accepts charitable donations including payroll deductions, endowment gifts, matching gifts, memorial gifts, stock gifts, and planned estate gifts to support students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Yakima Valley Community College delivers affordable higher education through over 55 professional/technical associate degrees, 100+ certificates, five Bachelor of Applied Science degrees, and university-transfer associate degrees, organized into six academic pathways. Programs are delivered on two campuses (Yakima and Grandview) plus four learning centers (Ellensburg, Toppenish, La Casa Hogar, Sunnyside) and online through Canvas LMS, with student services administered via the ctcLink student portal. The college serves approximately 7,053 students, of whom 79% are first-generation, and supports a high proportion of Hispanic, adult learner, dual-enrolled high school, and international students through dedicated pathway advising, TRIO, MESA, ELL, and Running Start programs.

Product overview

Yakima Valley College operates as a two-campus community college (Yakima Campus and Grandview Campus) offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and services. The core academic offerings include over 55 professional/technical associate degrees, 100+ certificates, five Bachelor of Applied Science degrees, and transfer degrees designed for seamless university transfer. These are organized through six academic pathways (Arts & Humanities, Business, Exploratory, Healthcare, Social Sciences & Education, and STEM), each with dedicated pathway advisors. Supporting products include Running Start and CTE Dual Credit programs for high school students, College & Career Readiness (GED/ABE), English Language Learning, Workforce Education, TRIO Support Services, Career Services, and academic support centers (Math, Writing, Tutoring, Speech, Computer Labs). The institution delivers education through ctcLink (student portal with enrollment and registration), Canvas LMS, and various third-party integrations including Cognito Forms, Parchment, and Modern Campus Catalog. Student body of 7,053 with 79% first-generation students; average scholarship grant of $6,875.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Professional/Technical Associate Degrees Over 55 professional/technical associate degrees preparing students for career-specific employment in fields such as healthcare, business, criminal justice, information technology, automotive technology, and vineyard winery technology.
• Bachelor of Applied Science Degrees Five bachelor's of applied science degrees including Business Management and IT Networking-System Administration, enabling students to complete four-year degrees at YVC without transferring to another institution.
• University Transfer Degrees Associate degrees designed to transfer directly to Washington State four-year universities, including Associate in Arts Direct Transfer Degree, Associate in Business Direct Transfer Degree, and Associate in Computer Science, allowing students to complete their first 90 credits before transferring.
• Professional/Technical Certificates Over 100 professional/technical certificates offering focused career training in areas such as medical assisting, pharmacy assistant, medical interpreter, sterile processing technician, early childhood education, and crime scene investigation.
• Running Start Dual Enrollment Program Dual enrollment program allowing high school students to earn both high school and college credits simultaneously by taking YVC courses.
• College & Career Readiness (GED/ABE) Adult Basic Education (ABE) and GED preparation classes helping adults earn high school diplomas or prepare for GED exams, including instruction in math, reading, writing, science, history, computers, art, PE, and health.
• Workforce Education and Continuing Education Job training programs and continuing education courses for career advancement and professional development, including continuing education non-credit courses.
• English Language Learning (ELL/ESL) English as a Second Language courses helping non-native English speakers develop language proficiency for academic and professional success.
• CTE Dual Credit Career and Technical Education dual credit program allowing high school students to earn college credit for CTE courses taken at their high school with no tuition cost.
• International Student Program Program supporting international students with F-1 visa processing, English proficiency requirements (TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, EIKEN accepted), on-campus housing, and cultural integration services.
• TRIO Student Support Services Federal student support program providing tutoring, counseling, advising, and other services to eligible first-generation college students.
• YVC Foundation Scholarships Scholarship program administered by the YVC Foundation awarding scholarships annually to eligible students, with an average scholarship grant of $6,875.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average scholarship grant of $6,875 received by students
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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App detail

Integration10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Central Washington University (CWU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGuaranteed Admission Partnership providing eligible YVC students with a clear, streamlined pathway from YVC to CWU for bachelor's degree completion. Students with 60+ quarter credits or an associate degree, 2.0+ GPA, and in good standing receive guaranteed admission. CWU maintains a transfer center at YVC to support student transitions.
• Washington State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransfer articulation agreements allowing YVC graduates to transfer credits toward WSU degree programs. YVC hosts WSU representatives at transfer fairs and maintains articulation agreements for direct transfer degrees.
• Western Washington UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransfer partnership through YVC hosting WWU admissions representatives and transfer fairs. YVC transfer students with appropriate associate degrees receive favorable transfer consideration.
• Eastern Washington UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransfer articulation and partnership for YVC students seeking to continue their education at EWU.
• University of WashingtonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransfer pathway agreements for YVC students planning to transfer to UW for bachelor's degree completion.
• 40+ Washington State Colleges and UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerComprehensive articulation agreement network including public universities, private universities, and community colleges throughout Washington State. Agreements facilitate seamless credit transfer for associate degrees including DTA, DTA/MRP, AS-T, and professional/technical degrees.
• U.S. Department of Education - Title V ProgramcoreOthersYVC has received multiple Title V Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions grants (beginning in 2002, 2004, 2006) allowing the college to strengthen institutional programs for all students and faculty. Funds support student support programs, classroom technology, and institutional development projects.
• U.S. Department of Education - Title III Part A ProgramminorOthersTitle III Part A Strengthening Institutions Program grants supporting YVC's capacity to serve diverse student populations effectively.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Wenatchee Valley College: Public community college in Wenatchee, Washington, serving a similar rural North-Central Washington service district. Closely comparable to YVC in mission (transfer + workforce), enrollment scale, and reliance on Washington State SBCTC funding and articulation network.
• Big Bend Community College: Public community college in Moses Lake, Washington, operating a multi-campus model across rural Grant and Adams counties. Directly comparable to YVC as a small-to-mid-sized rural Washington CC in the same SBCTC system with similar transfer and workforce offerings.
• Columbia Basin College: Public community college in Pasco, Washington, also designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Comparable to YVC in BAS degree offerings, HSI-driven federal funding, and Tri-Cities-area service to a high-Hispanic population.
• Walla Walla Community College: Public community college in Walla Walla, Washington, serving a rural southeastern Washington service district. Comparable to YVC in workforce/technical program emphasis, transfer pathways, and SBCTC governance.
• Skagit Valley College: Public community college serving Mount Vernon and Whidbey Island in rural northwestern Washington. Closely comparable to YVC in multi-campus rural delivery, transfer/technical mix, and reliance on Perkins/state workforce funding.
• Lower Columbia College: Public community college in Longview, Washington, serving Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties. Comparable to YVC as a small rural Washington CC with similar Running Start participation, international student program, and transfer articulation footprint.
• Highline College: Public community college in Des Moines, Washington, also designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Comparable to YVC in HSI federal funding pathway, large first-generation student population, and transfer-degree emphasis, though serving a more urban service district.
• Pierce College: Public community college with multi-campus operations (Puyallup, Fort Steilacoom) under SBCTC. Comparable to YVC in multi-campus delivery model, transfer and workforce program mix, and shared ctcLink/Canvas technology infrastructure.
• Grays Harbor College: Public community college in Aberdeen, Washington, serving a rural Pacific Coast service district. Comparable to YVC in small-enrollment rural profile, transfer/technical portfolio, and reliance on state appropriations and federal student aid programs.
• Centralia College: Public community college in Centralia, Washington, the oldest continuously operating community college in the state. Comparable to YVC in small-town rural service area, transfer/technical mix, and BAS degree expansion strategy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles2 records

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