A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at YVCC are predominantly Hispanic with a significant White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 56% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Yakima Valley Community College has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
44%
|
| Black |
1%
|
| Hispanic |
46%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 153% more female students than male students enrolled at Yakima Valley Community College with a gender ratio of 72% women to 28% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, YVCC has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
28%
|
| Women |
72%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
929
|
| Women |
2,350
|
YVCC serves a very low number of students outside of Washington, with 97 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
97%
|
| Out of State |
3%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
53% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 34.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 27.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=237109 IPEDS survey data for Yakima Valley Community College.