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Compare the Cost of Attending YVC and Other Washington Colleges

As a college, YVC provides an excellent education at a fraction of the cost of attending a 4-year public university or private college. YVC students enjoy the benefits of engaging and highly qualified faculty instructors, smaller class sizes, more individualized instruction, and of course, lower tuition and fees.

Don’t just take our word for it, compare YVC to other colleges and universities and see for yourself.

2026-27 Comparisons

	YVC
Tuition & fees	$5,685	$9,964	$14,270	$13,018	$14,340	$21,552
Housing, food & living Living at home (dependent)	$9,444	$4,725	$21,814	$21,814	$6,156	$9,444
Housing, food & living Living off campus (independent)	$18,258	$16,280	—	—	$18,858	$18,258
Housing, food & living Living on campus	$9,765	$16,280	$21,814	$21,814	$18,858	N/A
Books, course materials, supplies & equipment	$528	$900	$900	$900	$900	$942
Total (Living at home)	$15,657	$15,589	$36,984	$35,732	$21,396	$31,938
Total (Living on campus)	$15,978	$27,144	$36,984	$35,732	$34,098	—
Personal	$1,968	$1,500	$1,968	$1,968	$2,508	$1,968
Transportation	$2,796	$1,200	$1,716	$1,716	$1,074	$2,580

Average annual costs are based on full-time attendance for three quarters (YVC, CWU, UW) or two semesters (WSU and Heritage).

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