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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York

York, PAPublicSuburb Setting
Open Admission • 97% Acceptance
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97%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$19,047
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
668
Students
Small campus body
$55,620
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York is a public institution located in the suburb setting of York, PA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 668 students and has an admission acceptance rate of 97%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
668 (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
97% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading530 - 620
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math520 - 625
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite22 - 28
1typical 50% range36
97%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing40% of degrees
Biological Sciences9% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $166,387
Earnings 5yr: $140,490
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $166,387
Earnings 5yr: $140,490
Debt: N/A
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $158,815
Earnings 5yr: $161,845
Debt: N/A
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $158,815
Earnings 5yr: $161,845
Debt: N/A
Physics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $150,865
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Physics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $150,865
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Systems Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $145,507
Earnings 5yr: $140,305
Debt: N/A
Systems Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $145,507
Earnings 5yr: $140,305
Debt: N/A
Systems Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $145,507
Earnings 5yr: $140,305
Debt: N/A
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Post-baccalaureate Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $141,703
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,773
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Post-baccalaureate Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $140,589
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $20,125
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $140,393
Earnings 5yr: $137,077
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $140,393
Earnings 5yr: $137,077
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $140,393
Earnings 5yr: $137,077
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $139,676
Earnings 5yr: $144,036
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $139,676
Earnings 5yr: $144,036
Debt: N/A
Computational Science.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $137,367
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computational Science.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $137,367
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computational Science.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $137,367
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Post-baccalaureate Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $134,050
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $15,725

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$19,047
In-State Tuition$15,208
Out-of-State Tuition$25,392
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

30%
Pell Grants
49%
Take Loans
68%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$55,620
+14% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$63,435

Completion Signals

16%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
77%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$211/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

62%
Men
38%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 62% men and 38% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
29%
Part-Time Share
11%
Avg Family Income
$82,495
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