College Overview
Type: |
Private institution |
Year Founded: |
1982 |
Religious Affiliation: |
None |
Academic Calendar: |
Semester |
Undergrad Student Body: |
806 |
Local Setting: |
Rural |
Endowment: |
$4,554,077 |
Application Deadline: |
September 1 |
Application Fee: |
$N/A |
Selectivity: |
Less selective |
Tuition Costs: |
$8,450 |
Room & Board Costs: |
$N/A |
Extracurricular Activites
Student Activities: |
dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper |
Student Organizations: |
15 |
Honor Societies: |
Presidential Fellows, Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellows, Heritage University Honors Program |
Religious Organizations: |
N/A |
International Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) AISES(American Indian Sciences and Engineering Society); MECHA (Mexicano Estudiantil Chicano de Atzlan); Native American Club |
Other Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) ASB(Association of the Student Body); Athletics and Recreation Club; Circle of Success; Computer Club; Education Club; Heritage Volunteers in Action; Multicultural Dance Club; Music, Drama and Art Club; Nursing Club; PEPS (Parents for Early Parent Support); SIFE(Students in Free Enterprise); SWSA(Social Work Student Association) |
Student Papers: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Eagle's Eye (monthly), Pahto's Shadow (annual) |
Number of Fraternities: |
0 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
N/A |
Number of Sororities: |
0 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Sorority Members: |
N/A |
College Services
Basic: |
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care |
Remedial: |
reading, math, writing, study skills |
Counseling: |
minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious |
Career: |
on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, interest inventory, interview training, other |
Local Hiring Firms: |
Yakima School District and many other Central Washington school districts, Yakama Nation, Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health, Farm Workers Clinic, Department of Social Health Services |
Library: |
Yes |
# of Library Books: |
50,000 |
Library Facilities: |
Donald K.C. North (rare books, local history, Sahaptin Language), Omak. WA (small collection), Small serials collection at Big Bend Community College (BBCC) |
Museums |
Sahaptin Language Digital Recording Center; Experimental plant garden; Native plant garden; Greenhouse; Weather station and radiation monitor (Dept of Energy) |
Computers Available: |
265 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, library, student center |
Wired Classrooms |
0 |
Wired Labs: |
0 |
On-Campus Wireless Network: |
Yes |
Wireless Areas: |
in some of the libraries (excluding computer labs), in some classrooms |
Wireless Capacity: |
100 |
Online Registration: |
No |
Campus Safety: |
late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks |
Campus Life
Offers Housing: |
No |
Campus Housing: |
N/A |
Off Campus Assistance: |
Yes |
Housing Types Available: |
N/A |
Sprinkler System: |
N/A |
Fire Alarms: |
N/A |
Campus Size: |
19 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
Seattle--Tacoma (180), Yakima (20) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
Pasco (70) |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
Yakima (20) |
Cars Permittedt: |
Yes |
Army ROTC |
Not offered |
Navy ROTC: |
Not offered |
Airforce ROTC: |
Not offered |
Alcohol Permitted: |
No |
Additional Policies: |
class attendance policies set by individual instructors |
Popular Events: |
Multicultural Spring Faire, Academic Convocation, Founders Day, Family Fair, Family Thanksgiving Dinner |
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