Colleges in Yakima, Washington
Yakima is a city in Washington. According to Census data, the population is 133,191 (estimated). For the academic year 2023-2024, five colleges are active for serving college programs in Yakima, Washington. In addition, there are 5 colleges located within 30 miles from Yakima.
By school type, there are one public and four private schools. By school level, there are two 4-years (or high) schools, one 2-4 years schools (community colleges), and two less than 2 years schools (career, technical, or vocational schools) based on the IPEDS data.
Four schools offer undergraduate programs and one schools offer graduate programs. The 2024 average tuition & fees of the schools in Yakima, Washington is $5,163 for Washington residents and $22,048 for out-of-state students.
A total of 4,921 students enrolled in schools in Yakima, Washington, of which 1,172 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges in Yakima, Washington
The following table lists 5 colleges located in Yakima and 1 schools near Yakima, Washington ordered by distance from Yakima. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
You can sort the table by column by clicking/touching column titles. The colleges in light blue rows are located in the city limit and other schools are not located in, but near the city.
| College Name | Distance From Yakima | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Average Financial Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Cosmetology, Barber & Spa Academy Yakima, WA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 0.63 miles | $19,200 | 124 | - | 20 to 1 | - | $3,197 |
| Yakima Valley College Yakima, WA Public, 4 years four-years | 1.09 miles | $5,697 | 3,279 | 26% | 15 to 1 | - | $6,875 |
| Perry Technical Institute Yakima, WA Private, 2-4 years valid | 1.54 miles | $49,596 | 879 | 78% | 16 to 1 | - | $8,087 |
| Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences Yakima, WA Private, 4 years four-years | 4.51 miles | - | 620 | - | - | $41,756 | - |
| Heritage University Toppenish, WA Private, 4 years four-years | 16.75 miles | $19,920 | 853 | 44% | 8 to 1 | $10,020 | $18,352 |
| Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA Public, 4 years four-years | 28.39 miles | $26,771 | 9,257 | 52% | 14 to 1 | $27,263 | $8,562 |
| Average | - | $22,048 | 4,921 | 52% | 15 to 1 | $41,756 | $6,053 |