Wenatchee Valley College: Review & Facts

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Wenatchee Valley College is a medium two-year, public school with 3,090 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1939 and is the only school located in Wenatchee, Washington.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
35
Fair
Wenatchee Valley College will give you the option to earn a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, or bachelor's degree.

Wenatchee Valley College implements a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 35 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Nursing, HVAC, Business, and Accounting and Finance. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings versus other schools.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
67%
Fair
The student retention rate at Wenatchee Valley College is relatively low at 67% (close to Washington average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Wenatchee Valley College is low: 33%. About 14% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Wenatchee Valley College is pretty good, 13:1. Read more regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$4,800
Low
Average tuition price is very low - $4,200 a year. The additional fees at Wenatchee Valley College not covered by tuition are about $600, which comes to $4,800 a year.

Read the details about Wenatchee Valley College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
Wenatchee Valley College might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

The undergraduate application fee at Wenatchee Valley College is $25.00.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at Wenatchee Valley College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (509) 682-6800 or check Wenatchee Valley College Website.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,000
Medium
Wenatchee Valley College offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Wenatchee Valley College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
B+
Dicey
Wenatchee Valley College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 100 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low: about $5,000 per academic year.

Based on the college crime information, Wenatchee Valley College seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Wenatchee Valley College Location and Maps



Post Address: Wenatchee Valley College, 1300 Fifth St, Wenatchee, Washington 98801-1799, USA
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