Wenatchee Valley College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,768

2021 Average Net Price

$8,226

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.18%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

2,661

68.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

33.3%

134 Graduates

About

Wenatchee Valley College is a higher education institution located in Chelan County, WA. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Wenatchee Valley College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (483 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (52 degrees), and General Business (21 degrees).

In 2021, 830 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Wenatchee Valley College. 65.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (417 degrees), 1.25 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (333 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Wenatchee Valley College is $3,768, which is $−4,200 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Wenatchee Valley College is $3,768, which is $−4,200 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,226.

In 2021, 41% of undergraduate students attending Wenatchee Valley College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 5% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,768

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Wenatchee Valley College was $3,768. The cost of tuition at Wenatchee Valley College is $−4,200 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Wenatchee Valley College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,226

2021 Value

1.38%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Wenatchee Valley College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,226. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Wenatchee Valley College grew by 1.38%.

This chart compares the average net price of Wenatchee Valley College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,000

Room and Board

$930

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Wenatchee Valley College was of $9,000 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 6.38% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $930. The cost of books and supplies increased by 3.33% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Wenatchee Valley College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

41%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

41% of undergraduate students at Wenatchee Valley College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 6.82% with respect to 2020, when 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Wenatchee Valley College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.18%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Wenatchee Valley College was 4.18%, which represents 11 out of the 263 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Wenatchee Valley College had a total enrollment of 2,661 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Wenatchee Valley College is 1,831 students and the part-time enrollment is 830. This means that 68.8% of students enrolled at Wenatchee Valley College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Wenatchee Valley College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 42.8% White, 42.1% Hispanic or Latino, 3.95% Two or More Races, 2.03% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.43% Asian, 0.676% Black or African American, and 0.113% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Wenatchee Valley College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (27.6%), followed by White Female (27.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (17.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

68.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Wenatchee Valley College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,661 students. The full-time enrollment at Wenatchee Valley College is 1,831 and the part-time enrollment is 830. This means that 68.8% of students enrolled at Wenatchee Valley College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Wenatchee Valley College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

62%

2016 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Wenatchee Valley College was 62%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Wenatchee Valley College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Wenatchee Valley College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,140 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,120 enrolled students
Two or More Races
105 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Wenatchee Valley College is 42.8% White, 42.1% Hispanic or Latino, 3.95% Two or More Races, 2.03% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.43% Asian, 0.676% Black or African American, and 0.113% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 180 students (6.76%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 264 more women than men received degrees from Wenatchee Valley College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Wenatchee Valley College is white (417 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (333 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Wenatchee Valley College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (483 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (52 degrees) and General Business (21 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Wenatchee Valley College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (483 degrees awarded), Agriculture (12 degrees), and EDUCATION. (69 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wenatchee Valley College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,670,888 people), Secondary school teachers (433,295 people), Education administrators (265,269 people), Other managers (205,324 people), and Postsecondary teachers (185,486 people).

The most specialized majors at Wenatchee Valley College in 2021 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (483 degrees awarded), Agriculture (12 degrees), EDUCATION. (69 degrees), Physical Sciences (8 degrees), and Protective Services (22 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wenatchee Valley College are Surgeons, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Nurse anesthetists, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Wenatchee Valley College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (483 degrees awarded), Agriculture (12 degrees), EDUCATION. (69 degrees), Physical Sciences (8 degrees), and Protective Services (22 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wenatchee Valley College are Elementary & secondary schools (2,807,912 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (386,382 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (363,995 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (210,312 people), and Computer Systems Design (122,006 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Wenatchee Valley College.

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
483 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
52 degree-majors awarded
General Business
21 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Wenatchee Valley College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 483 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Wenatchee Valley College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

283

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

547

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 283 degrees were awarded to men at Wenatchee Valley College, which is 0.517 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (547).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Wenatchee Valley College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 173 degrees were awarded to men at Wenatchee Valley College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.558 times less than the 310 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 310 degrees were awarded to men at Wenatchee Valley College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.79 times more than the 173 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (42.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Wenatchee Valley College is Male and Two or More Races (42.9% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
417 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
333 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
28 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Wenatchee Valley College is white (417 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (333 degrees).

2.17% of degree recipients (18 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
273 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
223 degrees awarded
White Male
144 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Wenatchee Valley College is white female (273 degrees awarded). There were 1.22 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (223 degrees).

Operations

Wenatchee Valley College has an endowment valued at nearly $11.9M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 9.88k (0.0828%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Wenatchee Valley College had a total salary expenditure of 66M. Wenatchee Valley College employs 84 Instructors. Most academics at Wenatchee Valley College are Female Instructor (46), and Male Instructor (38).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wenatchee Valley College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 30 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 28 employees, and Management with 25 employees.

Endowment

$11.9M

2021 Endowment

27.4%

growth from 2020

Wenatchee Valley College has an endowment valued at about $11.9M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Wenatchee Valley College grew 27.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $6.63M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Wenatchee Valley College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.67M - Federal
$5.36M - State
$6.16M - Local

As of 2021, Wenatchee Valley College received $1.67M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $5.36M from state grants and contracts, and $6.16M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$25.1M

2021 Salaries

38%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Wenatchee Valley College paid a median of $25.1M in salaries, which represents 38% of their overall expenditure ($66M) and a 38% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.47M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Wenatchee Valley College paid a total of $6.47M to 84 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

84 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

30 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Wenatchee Valley College was Instructor with 84 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wenatchee Valley College were Office and Administrative Support with 30 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 28 employees, and Management with 25 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Wenatchee Valley College was Female Instructor with 46 employees, and Male Instructor with 38 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Wenatchee Valley College.