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YC

York College of Pennsylvania

York, PAPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting
Less Selective • 74% Acceptance
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74%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$18,556
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
3.3K
Students
Medium campus body
$50,940
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

York College of Pennsylvania is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of York, PA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 3.3K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 74%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
3.3K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
74% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading520 - 640
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math500 - 630
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite21 - 28
1typical 50% range36
74%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences28% of degrees
Business & Marketing17% of degrees
Engineering12% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees
Social Sciences3% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $159,209
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $118,510
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,354
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,044
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,052
Earnings 5yr: $80,845
Debt: $27,000
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,995
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,444
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,812
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,358
Earnings 5yr: $68,661
Debt: $26,000
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,328
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Education, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,408
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,548
Earnings 5yr: $63,708
Debt: $26,395
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,407
Earnings 5yr: $56,319
Debt: $26,043
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,444
Earnings 5yr: $66,359
Debt: $26,912
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,405
Earnings 5yr: $67,037
Debt: $27,000
Hospitality Administration/Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,754
Earnings 5yr: $54,449
Debt: $26,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,275
Earnings 5yr: $57,879
Debt: $26,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,918
Earnings 5yr: $57,821
Debt: $27,000
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,197
Earnings 5yr: $60,983
Debt: $25,724
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,927
Earnings 5yr: $56,293
Debt: $27,000
Design and Applied Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,222
Earnings 5yr: $52,684
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$18,556
In-State Tuition$25,588
Out-of-State Tuition$25,588
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

28%
Pell Grants
58%
Take Loans
73%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$50,940
+20% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$61,012

Completion Signals

64%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
78%
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

43%
Men
57%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 43% men and 57% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
30%
Part-Time Share
6%
Avg Family Income
$89,229
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