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York College of Pennsylvania

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York, Pennsylvania 17403-3651

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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

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

York College of Pennsylvania Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate94.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1135

Reading & WritingMid: 564
520620
MathMid: 560
510610

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25
2228

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

94.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1135

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$19,685

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4000.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/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

Programs (85)

Student Life

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
8 Years$55,342
10 Years$61,012

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$49,000
Men
$56,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#78

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History & Fun Facts

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)

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