Dr. Linda Kaminski, President | Yakima Valley College
Dr. Linda Kaminski, President | Yakima Valley College
The county’s only university was represented by 46 men and 57 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Yakima County paid a total of $135,913 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that baseball was the most popular sport played, followed by soccer, and basketball.
Students who play sports often have higher graduation rates than non-athletes. More female than male athletes graduate.
The average institutional gift aid for student-athletes is $17,000, with 80% of them receive some kind of academic grant or need-based scholarship.
Number of Students on Collegiate Teams in Yakima County in 2022
| Institution | Total Enrollment | Student-athletes Enrollment | Student-athletes ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yakima Valley College | 1,917 | 103 | 18.6 |
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