Colleges in Yakima County, Washington
Yakima County is a county in Washington. According to Census data, the population is 133,191 (estimated). For the academic year 2024-2025, five colleges are active for serving college programs in Yakima County, Washington. In addition, there are 5 colleges located within 30 miles from Yakima County.
By school type, there are one public and four private schools. By school level, there are three 4-years (or high) schools, one 2-4 years schools (community colleges), and one less than 2 years schools (career, technical, or vocational schools) based on the IPEDS data.
Four schools offer undergraduate programs and two schools offer graduate programs. The 2025 average tuition & fees of the schools in Yakima County, Washington is $11,613 for Washington residents and $22,664 for out-of-state students.
A total of 6,601 students enrolled in schools in Yakima County, Washington, of which 1,175 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges in Yakima County, Washington
The following table lists 5 colleges located in Yakima County and 1 schools near Yakima County, Washington ordered by distance from Yakima County. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
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| College Name | Distance From Yakima County | 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 | $12,100 | 118 | 47% | 20 to 1 | - | $6,703 |
| Yakima Valley College Yakima, WA Public, 4 years four-years | 1.09 miles | $5,873 | 3,809 | 29% | 15 to 1 | - | $8,230 |
| Perry Technical Institute Yakima, WA Private, 2-4 years valid | 1.54 miles | $51,756 | 1,072 | 79% | 18 to 1 | - | $9,287 |
| Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences Yakima, WA Private, 4 years four-years | 4.51 miles | - | 665 | - | - | $42,329 | - |
| Heritage University Toppenish, WA Private, 4 years four-years | 16.75 miles | $20,928 | 937 | 54% | 9 to 1 | $10,620 | $16,915 |
| Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA Public, 4 years four-years | 28.39 miles | $27,526 | 10,811 | 54% | 15 to 1 | $28,031 | $9,441 |
| Average | - | $22,664 | 6,601 | 52% | 16 to 1 | $26,475 | $10,284 |