Wenatchee Valley College (WVC)
Public two-year college in Wenatchee, WA that costs an average of $16,742 a year after financial aid and graduates 36% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$16,742
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
36%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$45,574
PublicSmall city1,759 undergraduates
Cost of WVC
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $28,175 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $5,475 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $6,060 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $10,458 |
| Books and supplies | $528 |
| Average net price after aid | $16,742 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $15,487 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $15,781 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $16,054 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $20,059 |
| $110,001+ | $26,767 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with WVC's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 36% |
|---|---|
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $41,838 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $45,574 |
| Rank in Washington (earnings) | 20th of 26 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $10,235 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $116 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 30% |
| Students with federal loans | 4.7% |
Majors and programs at WVC
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (3)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 42 | $95,471 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | 7 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 12 | — | — |
Certificate programs (19)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 39 | $41,793 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 2 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 1 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 3 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 2 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 2 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 15 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 2 | — | — |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | — | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology | 2 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 8 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | — | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 6 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 7 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 186 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 9 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (22)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 116 | $84,017 | $6,125 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 19 | $66,579 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 23 | $61,346 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 784 | $36,117 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 6 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 9 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 7 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 41 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 14 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 11 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 5 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 4 | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 1 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 10 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 8 | — | — |
| Music | 1 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 1 | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | 20 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 3 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 15 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 15 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Washington
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Columbia College | Longview | $7,341 | — | $45,498 |
| Centralia College | Centralia | $17,394 | — | $45,534 |
| Whatcom Community College | Bellingham | $17,524 | — | $48,317 |
| Walla Walla Community College | Walla Walla | $14,397 | — | $48,220 |
| Big Bend Community College | Moses Lake | $16,900 | — | $45,128 |
| Skagit Valley College | Mount Vernon | $18,835 | — | $50,327 |
| Yakima Valley College | Yakima | $17,448 | — | $45,860 |
| Cascadia College | Bothell | $19,544 | — | $65,772 |
About WVC
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Wenatchee, WA |
| Setting | Small city |
| Undergraduates | 1,759 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 14 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Website | wvc.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does WVC cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $28,175 a year (tuition and fees: $5,475 in-state, $6,060 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $16,742 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $15,487.
How much do WVC graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $45,574 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 20th of 26 similar colleges in Washington. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($95,471 a year after graduation).
What is WVC's graduation rate?
36% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length.