Yakima Valley College Demographics & Diversity Overview

71%
Minority Students
70%
Female Students
0%
International
16
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Yakima Valley College has a diverse student body with 71% 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
28.8%(1,351)
Hispanic
59.1%(2,777)
African American
0.9%(44)
Asian
1.4%(67)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.4%(64)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(7)
Two or More Races
2.5%(116)
Unknown
5.8%(273)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color71%
Total Enrollment4,711
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 70% female students and 30% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
30.0%(1,413)
Women
70.0%(3,298)

Gender Statistics

Men1,413

30% of total enrollment

Women3,298

70% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Yakima Valley College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 29% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 22% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
20.6%(725)
18-19
24.3%(857)
20-21
14.2%(499)
22-24
11.4%(400)
25+
29.6%(1,042)

Age Diversity Insights

29%

Traditional Age (18-21)

22%

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 118% in-state residents, -18% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
100.0%(658)

Regional Representation

In-State658

118% of student body

States Represented

16 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

71%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

70%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

22%

Non-Traditional Age