Yakima Valley College
Higher EducationWashington, United States501-1000 Employees
Yakima Valley College is a public, two-year institution based in Yakima, Washington, with campuses in Yakima and Grandview and learning centers in Ellensburg and Toppenish. It offers five bachelor of applied science degrees, 55 associate degrees and more than 100 certificates across programs including adult basic education, English language learning, arts and sciences, and professional and technical education. As a federally designated Hispanic-serving Institution on the traditional homelands of the Yakama Nation, it emphasizes equity and inclusive teaching. The college serves students seeking access to higher education, credential attainment, and pathways to four-year universities, functioning as a regional provider for workforce development and transfer readiness. A recent development is an agreement with Central Washington University to establish a transfer program easing the move from community college to a four-year institution.