Colleges · Yakima
Colleges in Yakima, WA
Yakima is home to 2 colleges with about 3,500 students on campus. The largest is Yakima Valley College. 1 more college is within 15 miles.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSColleges
2degree-granting, in Yakima
Students on campus
3,500fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
Yakima Valley College2,527 on campus
Lowest net price
Yakima Valley College$11,843 a year after aid
Every college
All 2 colleges in Yakima
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus
Also in Yakima: Elite Cosmetology, Barber & Spa Academy (career schools).
Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).
Within reach
Other colleges near Yakima
3 more colleges are within 30 miles of Yakima.
Pacific Northwest University of Health SciencesUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Terrace Heights4.5 mi649 students
Heritage UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Toppenish16.6 mi761 students
Central Washington UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Ellensburg28.5 mi6,688 studentsStraight-line distance from the center of Yakima. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus. Colleges marked › have their own page; the others are too small or don’t report enough to the Department of Education for one.