Tuition and Fees
Yakima Valley College understands that the cost of education is a major factor in the decision to attend college. Therefore, YVC wants you to know the cost of Lower Division Tuition & Fees and Upper Division Tuition & Fees upfront. Whether you are in-state, out-of-state, international, or a dreamer, you can know the cost of attendance upfront before you make the decision to attend YVC.
As a college, YVC provides an excellent education at a fraction of the cost of attending a 4-year public university or private college. YVC students enjoy the benefits of engaging and highly qualified faculty instructors, smaller class sizes, more individualized instruction, and of course, lower tuition and fees.
YVC makes college affordable for everybody. Under HB1079, students that qualify as Dreamers pay in-state tuition rates. To qualify, the student must fill out the 1079 Residency Affidavit and return it to the Admissions Office.
State Support and Student Costs for Washington State Community and Technical Colleges
Understanding Tuition and Fees in ctcLink
ctcLink displays information to students about tuition and fees. Tuition is shown split out into the Operating, Building, and S&A (Services and Activities) components.
Most classes charge operating, building, and S&A fees as tuition.
- Operating fee: A tuition fee that supports school operations.
- Building fee: A tuition fee that supports infrastructure and innovation. This tuition fee is charged for in-person and online classes.
- S&A fee: A tuition services and activity fee used to cover student activities and programs.
Yakima Valley College follows the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) tuition and fees policies, which generally describe the amounts that are charged for different types of classes and students. More information is available at the SBCTC tuition and fees web page.
2024-25 Academic Year
Tuition is set by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges which acts upon legislative authority. Tuition and fees for 200 level and lower level classes.
Rates are subject to change.
Per Credit Charges | WA Resident | Nonresident Waiver | International Nonresident |
State Tuition-Operating Fee | 99.66 | 99.66 | 282.00 |
State Tuition-Building Fee | 14.81 | 33.01 | 33.01 |
Student Activity Fee | 13.12 | 13.12 | 13.12 |
YVC Technology Fee | 4.50 | 4.50 | 4.50 |
YVC ELearning Fee | 4.50 | 4.50 | 4.50 |
YVC Service Fee – Photo ID | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 |
YVC Service Fee – Commencement | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 |
YVC Service Fee – Parking/Safety | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.85 |
YVC Service Fee – Tutoring/Learning Centers | 3.50 | 3.50 | 3.50 |
Per Credit Total | 141.09 | 159.29 | 341.63 |
Total Charges per Credit: | WA Resident | Nonresident Waiver | International Nonresident |
1 | 141.09 | 159.29 | 341.63 |
2 | 282.18 | 318.58 | 683.26 |
3 | 423.27 | 477.87 | 1024.89 |
4 | 564.36 | 637.16 | 1366.52 |
5 | 705.45 | 796.45 | 1708.15 |
6 | 846.54 | 955.74 | 2049.78 |
7 | 987.63 | 1115.03 | 2391.41 |
8 | 1128.72 | 1274.32 | 2733.04 |
9 | 1269.81 | 1433.61 | 3074.67 |
10 | 1410.90 | 1592.90 | 3416.30 |
11 | 1482.86 | 1665.83 | 3496.46 |
12 | 1554.82 | 1738.76 | 3576.62 |
13 | 1626.78 | 1811.69 | 3656.78 |
14 | 1698.74 | 1884.62 | 3736.94 |
15 | 1770.70 | 1957.55 | 3817.10 |
16 | 1842.66 | 2030.48 | 3897.26 |
17 | 1914.62 | 2103.41 | 3977.42 |
18 | 1986.58 | 2176.34 | 4057.58 |
Per credit over 18 | 123.47 | 123.47 | 324.01 |
* Special course and/or laboratory fees may apply to certain courses and will result in additional charges.
See course materials for more information.
Special Tuition Rates | Cost |
Course Challenge | $25 per credit |
Preschool Co-operatives/Parent Education | $18.54 per credit |
High School Completion (including non-resident) | $0.00 per credit |
Industrial First Aid (1 credit) | $96.76 |
Journeyman (up to 2 credits) | $96.76 per credit |
ESL (English as a Second Language) | $25 per quarter |
ABE (Adult Basic Education) | $25 per quarter |
GED preparation | $25 per quarter |
*The above tuition charges do not include college fees which may apply.
*Students enrolled in 10 or more regular college credits will not be charged additional
tuition for Parent Ed courses.
Special Fees | Cost |
Gen’l Ed Development Level Test (GED) | 75 (Retake $15) |
Placement Tests/Proctored Exams | $20.00 – $25.00 (Retake $10) |
Nursing Test (TEAS) | $40.00 |
Malpractice Insurance (Healthcare Programs) | $19.00 – $30.00 |
Distance Learning Fee | $30.00 – $32.00 per class |
Lab/Special Course Fees (see course materials) | $10.50 – $32.00 per lab |
Lab/Special Course Fees (see course materials) | $5.00 – $15.00 per credit |
*These fees are in addition to regular tuition and fees charged by the college and are subject to change
Note: Veterans may be entitled to reduced tuition. Contact the Veteran’s Office for qualifying information.
Rates subject to change.
2024-25 Academic Year
Tuition is set by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges which acts upon legislative authority. Tuition and fees for 200 level and lower level classes.
Rates are subject to change.
Per Credit Charges: | WA Resident | Nonresident Waiver | International Nonresident |
State Tuition-Operating Fee | 219.68 | 219.68 | 649.46 |
State Tuition-Building Fee | 14.81 | 33.01 | 33.01 |
Student Activity Fee | 13.12 | 13.12 | 13.12 |
YVC Technology Fee | 4.50 | 4.50 | 4.50 |
YVC ELearning Fee | 4.50 | 4.50 | 4.50 |
YVC Service Fee – Photo ID | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 |
YVC Service Fee – Commencement | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 |
YVC Service Fee – Parking/Safety | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.85 |
YVC Service Fee – Tutoring/Learning Centers | 3.50 | 3.50 | 3.50 |
Per Credit | 261.11 | 279.31 | 709.09 |
Total Charges per Credit: | WA Resident | Nonresident Waiver | International Nonresident |
1 | 261.11 | 279.31 | 709.09 |
2 | 522.22 | 558.62 | 1418.18 |
3 | 783.33 | 837.93 | 2127.27 |
4 | 1044.44 | 1117.24 | 2836.36 |
5 | 1305.55 | 1396.55 | 3545.45 |
6 | 1566.66 | 1675.86 | 4254.54 |
7 | 1827.77 | 1955.17 | 4963.63 |
8 | 2088.88 | 2234.48 | 5672.72 |
9 | 2349.99 | 2513.79 | 6381.81 |
10 | 2611.10 | 2793.10 | 7090.90 |
11 | 2632.91 | 2815.88 | 7113.68 |
12 | 2654.72 | 2838.66 | 7136.46 |
13 | 2676.53 | 2861.44 | 7159.24 |
14 | 2698.34 | 2884.22 | 7182.02 |
15 | 2720.15 | 2907.00 | 7204.80 |
16 | 2741.96 | 2929.78 | 7227.58 |
17 | 2763.77 | 2952.56 | 7250.36 |
18 | 2785.58 | 2975.34 | 7273.14 |
Per credit over 18 | 243.49 | 243.49 | 691.47 |
* Special course and/or laboratory fees may apply to certain courses and will result in additional charges.
See course materials for more information.
Special Tuition Rates | Cost |
Course Challenge | $25 per credit |
Preschool Co-operatives/Parent Education | $18.54 per credit |
High School Completion (including non-resident) | $0.00 per credit |
Industrial First Aid (1 credit) | $96.76 |
Journeyman (up to 2 credits) | $96.76 per credit |
ESL (English as a Second Language) | $25 per quarter |
ABE (Adult Basic Education) | $25 per quarter |
GED preparation | $25 per quarter |
*The above tuition charges do not include college fees which may apply.
*Students enrolled in 10 or more regular college credits will not be charged additional tuition for Parent Ed courses.
Special Fees | Cost |
Gen’l Ed Development Level Test (GED) | 75 (Retake $15) |
Placement Tests/Proctored Exams | $20.00 – $25.00 (Retake $10) |
Nursing Test (TEAS) | $40.00 |
Malpractice Insurance (Healthcare Programs) | $19.00 – $30.00 |
Distance Learning Fee | $30.00 – $32.00 per class |
Lab/Special Course Fees (see course materials) | $10.50 – $32.00 per lab |
Lab/Special Course Fees (see course materials) | $5.00 – $15.00 per credit |
*These fees are in addition to regular tuition and fees charged by the college and are subject to change
Note: Veterans may be entitled to reduced tuition. Contact the Veteran’s Office for qualifying information.
Rates subject to change.
2023-24 Academic Year
Tuition is set by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges which acts upon legislative authority. Tuition and fees for 200 level and lower level classes.
Rates are subject to change.
Per Credit Charges | WA Resident | Nonresident Waiver | International Nonresident |
State Tuition-Operating Fee | 96.76 | 96.76 | 273.79 |
State Tuition-Building Fee | 14.11 | 31.45 | 31.45 |
Student Activity Fee | 12.71 | 12.71 | 12.71 |
YVC Technology Fee | 4.50 | 4.50 | 4.50 |
YVC ELearning Fee | 4.50 | 4.50 | 4.50 |
YVC Service Fee – Photo ID | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 |
YVC Service Fee – Commencement | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 |
YVC Service Fee – Parking/Safety | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.85 |
YVC Service Fee – Tutoring/Learning Centers | 3.50 | 3.50 | 3.50 |
Per Credit Total | 137.08 | 154.42 | 331.45 |
Total Charges per Credit: | WA Resident | Nonresident Waiver | International Nonresident |
1 | 137.08 | 154.42 | 331.45 |
2 | 274.16 | 308.84 | 662.90 |
3 | 411.24 | 463.26 | 994.35 |
4 | 548.32 | 617.68 | 1325.80 |
5 | 685.40 | 772.10 | 1657.25 |
6 | 822.48 | 926.52 | 1988.70 |
7 | 959.56 | 1080.94 | 2320.15 |
8 | 1096.64 | 1235.36 | 2651.60 |
9 | 1233.72 | 1389.78 | 2983.05 |
10 | 1370.80 | 1544.20 | 3314.50 |
11 | 1440.82 | 1615.14 | 3392.46 |
12 | 1510.84 | 1686.08 | 3470.42 |
13 | 1580.86 | 1757.02 | 3548.38 |
14 | 1650.88 | 1827.96 | 3626.34 |
15 | 1720.90 | 1898.90 | 3704.30 |
16 | 1790.92 | 1969.84 | 3782.26 |
17 | 1860.94 | 2040.78 | 3860.22 |
18 | 1930.96 | 2111.72 | 3938.18 |
Per credit over 18 | 119.87 | 119.87 | 314.24 |
* Special course and/or laboratory fees may apply to certain courses and will result in additional charges.
See course materials for more information.
Special Tuition Rates | Cost |
Course Challenge | $25 per credit |
Preschool Co-operatives/Parent Education | $18.54 per credit |
High School Completion (including non-resident) | $0.00 per credit |
Industrial First Aid (1 credit) | $96.76 |
Journeyman (up to 2 credits) | $96.76 per credit |
ESL (English as a Second Language) | $25 per quarter |
ABE (Adult Basic Education) | $25 per quarter |
GED preparation | $25 per quarter |
*The above tuition charges do not include college fees which may apply.
*Students enrolled in 10 or more regular college credits will not be charged additional
tuition for Parent Ed courses.
Special Fees | Cost |
Gen’l Ed Development Level Test (GED) | 75 (Retake $15) |
Placement Tests/Proctored Exams | $20.00 – $25.00 (Retake $10) |
Nursing Test (TEAS) | $40.00 |
Malpractice Insurance (Healthcare Programs) | $19.00 – $30.00 |
Distance Learning Fee | $30.00 – $32.00 per class |
Lab/Special Course Fees (see course materials) | $10.50 – $32.00 per lab |
Lab/Special Course Fees (see course materials) | $5.00 – $15.00 per credit |
*These fees are in addition to regular tuition and fees charged by the college and are subject to change
Note: Veterans may be entitled to reduced tuition. Contact the Veteran’s Office for qualifying information.
Rates subject to change.
2023-24 Academic Year
Tuition is set by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges which acts upon legislative authority. Tuition and fees for 200 level and lower level classes.
Rates are subject to change.
Per Credit Charges: | WA Resident | Nonresident Waiver | International Nonresident |
State Tuition-Operating Fee | 213.28 | 213.28 | 630.54 |
State Tuition-Building Fee | 14.11 | 31.45 | 31.45 |
Student Activity Fee | 12.71 | 12.71 | 12.71 |
YVC Technology Fee | 4.50 | 4.50 | 4.50 |
YVC ELearning Fee | 4.50 | 4.50 | 4.50 |
YVC Service Fee – Photo ID | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 |
YVC Service Fee – Commencement | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 |
YVC Service Fee – Parking/Safety | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.85 |
YVC Service Fee – Tutoring/Learning Centers | 3.50 | 3.50 | 3.50 |
Per Credit | 253.60 | 270.94 | 688.20 |
Total Charges per Credit: | WA Resident | Nonresident Waiver | International Nonresident |
1 | 253.60 | 270.94 | 688.20 |
2 | 507.20 | 541.88 | 1376.40 |
3 | 760.80 | 812.82 | 2064.60 |
4 | 1014.40 | 1083.76 | 2752.80 |
5 | 1268.00 | 1354.70 | 3441.00 |
6 | 1521.60 | 1625.64 | 4129.20 |
7 | 1775.20 | 1896.58 | 4817.40 |
8 | 2028.80 | 2167.52 | 5505.60 |
9 | 2282.40 | 2438.46 | 6193.80 |
10 | 2536.00 | 2709.40 | 6882.00 |
11 | 2557.33 | 2731.65 | 6904.25 |
12 | 2578.66 | 2753.90 | 6926.50 |
13 | 2599.99 | 2776.15 | 6948.75 |
14 | 2621.32 | 2798.40 | 6971.00 |
15 | 2642.65 | 2820.65 | 6993.25 |
16 | 2663.98 | 2842.90 | 7015.50 |
17 | 2685.31 | 2865.15 | 7037.75 |
18 | 2706.64 | 2887.40 | 7060.00 |
Per credit over 18 | 236.39 | 236.39 | 670.99 |
* Special course and/or laboratory fees may apply to certain courses and will result in additional charges.
See course materials for more information.
Special Tuition Rates | Cost |
Course Challenge | $25 per credit |
Preschool Co-operatives/Parent Education | $18.54 per credit |
High School Completion (including non-resident) | $0.00 per credit |
Industrial First Aid (1 credit) | $96.76 |
Journeyman (up to 2 credits) | $96.76 per credit |
ESL (English as a Second Language) | $25 per quarter |
ABE (Adult Basic Education) | $25 per quarter |
GED preparation | $25 per quarter |
*The above tuition charges do not include college fees which may apply.
*Students enrolled in 10 or more regular college credits will not be charged additional tuition for Parent Ed courses.
Special Fees | Cost |
Gen’l Ed Development Level Test (GED) | 75 (Retake $15) |
Placement Tests/Proctored Exams | $20.00 – $25.00 (Retake $10) |
Nursing Test (TEAS) | $40.00 |
Malpractice Insurance (Healthcare Programs) | $19.00 – $30.00 |
Distance Learning Fee | $30.00 – $32.00 per class |
Lab/Special Course Fees (see course materials) | $10.50 – $32.00 per lab |
Lab/Special Course Fees (see course materials) | $5.00 – $15.00 per credit |
*These fees are in addition to regular tuition and fees charged by the college and are subject to change
Note: Veterans may be entitled to reduced tuition. Contact the Veteran’s Office for qualifying information.
Rates subject to change.