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York College of Pennsylvania

York, PA · Private nonprofit · Midsize suburb · Website

York College of Pennsylvania campus
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Admission rate
74%
Accessible
Average net price
$21,886
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
62%
Median earnings
$65,507
10 years after enrolling

Summary

York College of Pennsylvania is a private nonprofit college in York, PA with 3,265 undergraduates. It admits 74% of applicants, and admitted students average 1162 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $21,886 per year ($18,539 for families earning under $30,000). 62% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $65,507 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
74%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
4,933
Fall 2023
Admitted
4,647
Fall 2023
Yield
17%
of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing520–640
200800
SAT Math500–630
200800
ACT Composite21–28
136

What York College of Pennsylvania looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkRequired
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Essay or personal statementConsidered
  • RecommendationsConsidered
  • Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
  • Legacy statusConsidered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$38,436
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$26,920

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$18,539
  • $30–48k$17,593
  • $48–75k$18,828
  • $75–110k$20,557
  • $110k+$25,818

Get a personal estimate with York College of Pennsylvania's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
62%
Freshman retention
78%
Median earnings
$65,507
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$24,980
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
3,265
Student–faculty ratio
15:1
Receive Pell grants
35%
  • White71%
  • Hispanic11%
  • Black9%
  • Asian2%

York College of Pennsylvania FAQ

What is York College of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate?+

York College of Pennsylvania admits 74% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

What SAT score do you need for York College of Pennsylvania?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 520–640 on SAT Reading and Writing and 500–630 on SAT Math; the average total is 1162.

What ACT score do you need for York College of Pennsylvania?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 21–28.

Is York College of Pennsylvania test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to York College of Pennsylvania?+

In Fall 2023, 4,933 students applied to York College of Pennsylvania and 4,647 were admitted; 805 enrolled.

Does York College of Pennsylvania consider legacy status?+

Yes. York College of Pennsylvania reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does York College of Pennsylvania require an essay?+

York College of Pennsylvania reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does York College of Pennsylvania cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $38,436 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $21,886.

What is York College of Pennsylvania's graduation rate?+

62% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Sources

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