C+
Above Average
Score: 57/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
31/100 · earnings-weighted

Wenatchee Valley College

4-Year Public
📍 Wenatchee, Washington 98801
Wenatchee Valley College campus, Wenatchee, WA
Wenatchee Valley College campus, Wenatchee, WA. Photo: Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
C+
55/100
Affordability
B
72/100
Resources
B
65/100
Experience
B
72/100
Prestige
F
27/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,819
Total Enrollment
40%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
14.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$11,977
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Wenatchee Valley College ▼

46% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$499,886
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,732
1-Year Change
+2.1%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Wenatchee Valley College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$41,127
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$37,011
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$10,332
Median debt at graduation
43.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
27.3%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 25% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 27th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (WA wage index 1.18). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Wenatchee Valley College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$86,059$90,618+2%#358 of 966#700—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Wenatchee Valley College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $499,886
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,732/mo — vs ~$620/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 98802 (3.4% cap, East Wenatchee)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $4,623 $5,157
Room $5,580
Total Cost (On-Campus) $17,463 $17,997

Financial Aid

71%
Receive Any Aid
41%
Receive Pell Grants
5%
Take Out Loans
$11,977
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$8,791
$30,001 - $48,000$9,496
$48,001 - $75,000$12,650
$75,001 - $110,000$16,566
$110,001+$17,815

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 363 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 122 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 87 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 17 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 13 grads/yr Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 10 grads/yr Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant 10 grads/yr Physical Sciences, General 9 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 9 grads/yr Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 9 grads/yr Agricultural Production Operations, General 8 grads/yr Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 7 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 7 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 5 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 4 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 3 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 3 grads/yr Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 3 grads/yr Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 3 grads/yr Viticulture and Enology 2 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Wenatchee Valley College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Education teachers, postsecondary
$72k/yr 74,900 jobs
Elementary school teachers, except special education
$62k/yr 1,422,700 jobs
Kindergarten teachers, except special education
$61k/yr 117,200 jobs
Preschool teachers, except special education
$37k/yr 555,100 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Student Demographics

2,819
Total Students
62%
Women
46%
Traditional Age (18-24)
46%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 37%
Hispanic 42%
Black 1%
Asian 1%
Two or More 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 19%
Off-Campus (Renters) 46%
With Family 35%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,302 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 37%
Hybrid (Some Online) 32%
Fully Online 31%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 46%
25-64 (Adult) 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Wenatchee Valley College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Wenatchee Valley College?
Tuition at Wenatchee Valley College is $4,623 for in-state students and $5,157 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $11,977.
What is the graduation rate at Wenatchee Valley College?
The graduation rate at Wenatchee Valley College is 40%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Wenatchee Valley College a good school?
Wenatchee Valley College has a Repit College Score of 57/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Wenatchee Valley College?
Wenatchee Valley College has a total enrollment of 2,819 students.
Is there rental demand near Wenatchee Valley College?
Yes! Approximately 46% of students at Wenatchee Valley College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,302 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Wenatchee area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology