York College of Pennsylvania
YCP
York, Pennsylvania 17403-3651
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
Known for health sciences
York College of Pennsylvania is a private institution in York with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1135, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 3.2K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
60% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $61,012 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,685.
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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1135
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
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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.
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Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
40.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.7%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,500
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
23
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
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Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
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).
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Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
77%
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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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History & Fun Facts
- •History York College of Pennsylvania traces its institutional lineage to the York County Academy, a school opened in the 1770s in downtown York, Pennsylvania that was connected to St.
- •In 1787, the school received its charter from the General Assembly of Pennsylvania and was incorporated as the "York County Academy".
- •Thaddeus Stevens taught at the academy in 1815–1816, prior to establishing his law practice and serving as a U.
- •College laboratory in 1912 York College also traces its roots to a second institution, the "York Collegiate Institute" (YCI), which was founded around 1872.
Source: Wikipedia
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