York College of Pennsylvania
About York College of Pennsylvania
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
York College of Pennsylvania is a private college in York, Pennsylvania. It offers programs in nursing, business, engineering, and criminal justice, providing a mid-sized campus experience in a historic city between Baltimore and Harrisburg.
Founded
1787
Location
York, Pennsylvania
Students
3,721
Institution
Private
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
73.7%
Moderately selective
Graduation Rate
64.1%
Near national average
Tuition
$25,588
Per year
Avg Net Price
$18,556
After financial aid
SAT Average
1162
Out of 1600
Median Earnings
$61,012
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Selective
73.7 out of 100 applicants get in
How to Apply
Test Policy
Test Optional
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
York College of Pennsylvania accepts 73.7% of applicants and doesn't require standardized tests. Focus on your grades and personal statement, and you have a solid chance.
SAT Scores
1162/ 1600
ACT Scores
25/ 36
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Average
64.1% complete their degree within six years
Retention
78.2%
4-Year Grad
50%
6-Year Grad
65%
Teaching Quality
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
41.8%
$/Student
$12.3K
Class Size
Medium
While 50% finish in 4 years, 78.2% of freshmen do return for sophomore year. Many students here may take a bit longer, but they stick with it.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$25,588
Annual Tuition
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$13,560
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance
$37,319
After Financial Aid
$18,556
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$12,927
Receive Grants
28.1%
Take Loans
58.1%
The total cost of attendance runs about $37,319/yr, including $13,560 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $18,556.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at York College of Pennsylvania fund their education.
While in School
28.1%
Get Grants
Free money
58.1%
Take Loans
Must repay
$81,845
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$26,000
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$276/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The $26,000 median debt is above average, but graduates earn $61K within ten years. The numbers suggest the investment pays off for most students.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends York College of Pennsylvania.
Gender
56.9%
Female
43%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
3,265
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
456
Graduates
30.3%
First-Gen
20 yrs
Avg Age
6.1%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 57% of the student body. 30.3% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Suburb: Midsize
Campus Quick Facts
3,265
Students
private
Institution
Small
Campus Size
Master's
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
York College of Pennsylvania fields 14 varsity teams with 653 student athletes, about 20% of the student body.
Division
NCAA
Division III without football
Conference
MAC
The league its teams compete in
Varsity Sports
14
Biggest: Track and Field (Indoor)
Student Athletes
653
20% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
57% / 43%
369
Men
284
Women
11
Men's Teams
13
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of York College of Pennsylvaniaearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$61,012
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$77K
147 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$54K
47 grads
1yr Earnings
Mechanical Engineering
$74K
40 grads
1yr Earnings
Biology, General
$37K
35 grads
1yr Earnings
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
$36K
32 grads
1yr Earnings
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$42K
30 grads
1yr Earnings
Earnings grow steadily here: $51K at six years, $47K at eight, and $61K by ten. Well above average at every stage.
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