Campus Vibe
Known for business — close-knit campus
York University is a private institution in York with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 988, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 443 undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
37% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $44,130 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,129.
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News & Alerts
York University Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 988
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
29.1%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$14,250
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
3
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (25)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
67%
- •67% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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Varsity Sports — Beefeaters
History & Fun Facts
- •Its first class was held in September 1960 in Falconer Hall on the University of Toronto St.
- •In the fall of 1961, York moved to its first campus, Glendon College, and began to emphasize liberal arts and part-time adult education.
- •York became independent in 1965, after an initial period of affiliation with the University of Toronto (U of T), under the York University Act, 1965.
- •Its main campus on the northern outskirts of Toronto opened in 1965.
- •In 1965, the university opened a second campus, the Keele Campus, in North York, in the Jane and Finch community.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
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Housing and food costs are higher than national average
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