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York College of Pennsylvania

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York, Pennsylvania 17403-3651

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Suburban

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.

Established
1787
Motto
Servire Est Vivere
Type
Private college
Conference
NCAA Division III
Division
Division III

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94%Acceptance
1135SAT Avg
3,187Students
13:1Student:Faculty
60%Grad Rate
$61,012Earnings 10yr
$19,685Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate94.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1135

Reading & WritingMid: 564
520620
MathMid: 560
510610

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25
2228

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$24,606
Room & Board$12,780
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$35,806
Average Net Price$19,685
Median Debt at Graduation$26,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$276

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,792
$30–48K$15,129
$48–75K$18,388
$75–110K$21,010
$110K+$24,092

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

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

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

5

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

2

Motor Vehicle Theft

3

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

6

Drug Arrests

5

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (85)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

77%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
3,187
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
First Generation
30%
Pell Grant Recipients
25%

Race & Ethnicity

White 73%
Black 8%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 2%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate59.7%
Freshman Retention77.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$50,940
10 Years$61,012

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#78
vs 2024

More About This School

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

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

100Average

Estimated from PA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
83 mi(144 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
153 mi(265 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
176 mi(305 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MDT Harrisburg17 mi
PHL Philadelphia PHL79 mi
ABE Lehigh Valley84 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA339 mi · ~9h 48m drive
New York, NY153 mi · ~4h 25m drive
Hartford, CT246 mi · ~7h 6m drive
Providence, RI306 mi · ~8h 50m drive
Albany, NY242 mi · ~6h 59m drive
Syracuse, NY216 mi · ~6h 14m drive
Rochester, NY226 mi · ~6h 32m drive
Buffalo, NY232 mi · ~6h 42m drive
Philadelphia, PA83 mi · ~2h 24m drive
Pittsburgh, PA176 mi · ~5h 5m drive
Harrisburg, PA24 mi · ~42 min drive
Newark, NJ145 mi · ~4h 11m drive
Trenton, NJ107 mi · ~3h 5m drive
Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

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