Yakima Valley College Demographics & Diversity Overview

69%
Minority Students
72%
Female Students
0%
International
11
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Yakima Valley College has a diverse student body with 69% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
31.1%(1,017)
Hispanic
59.3%(1,939)
African American
1.2%(38)
Asian
1.7%(56)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.2%(38)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(5)
Two or More Races
2.2%(72)
Unknown
3.2%(103)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color69%
Total Enrollment3,279
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

Yakima Valley College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Yakima Valley College has a gender distribution of 72% female students and 28% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
28.3%(929)
Women
71.7%(2,350)

Gender Statistics

Men929

28% of total enrollment

Women2,350

72% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Yakima Valley College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 39% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 30% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
18.6%(610)
18-19
22.7%(743)
20-21
16.2%(530)
22-24
12.2%(401)
25+
30.3%(995)

Age Diversity Insights

39%

Traditional Age (18-21)

30%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Yakima Valley College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 124% in-state residents, -24% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
100.0%(677)

Regional Representation

In-State677

124% of student body

States Represented

11 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

69%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

72%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

30%

Non-Traditional Age