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York University

York, Nebraska 68467-2699

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Business-focusedTight-knitCollege town

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.

Established
1959
Motto
Tentanda via
Type
Public research university

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48%Acceptance
988SAT Avg
443Students
11:1Student:Faculty
37%Grad Rate
$44,130Earnings 10yr
$20,129Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate47.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 988

Reading & WritingMid: 490
430520
MathMid: 485
415540

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 19
1623

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

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$21,600
Room & Board$9,600
Books & Supplies$300
Total Cost of Attendance$33,136
Average Net Price$20,129
Median Debt at Graduation$21,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$228

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,941
$30–48K$16,730
$48–75K$18,012
$75–110K$22,335
$110K+$23,714

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

29.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.5%/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)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

1

Drug Arrests

1

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%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads
443
Gender Split
51% / 49%
Women / Men
First Generation
33%
Pell Grant Recipients
44%

Race & Ethnicity

White 54%
Black 11%
Hispanic 20%
Int'l 11%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate37.4%
Freshman Retention66.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$36,447
10 Years$44,130

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

Rankings

U.S. News
#466
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Beefeaters

National trackProvincial tennisSoccer titlesSoccer championshipsTennisVolleyball

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

Cost of Living

91Average

Estimated from NE state average

Climate (School Year)

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

Nearest Cities

Kansas Citypop. 500K
200 mi(347 min)
Minneapolispop. 430K
358 mi(621 min)
Denverpop. 710K
398 mi(690 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MCI Kansas City186 mi
MSP Minneapolis-St Paul354 mi
OKC Oklahoma City378 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1368 mi · ~39h 31m drive
New York, NY1229 mi · ~35h 30m drive
Hartford, CT1289 mi · ~37h 14m drive
Providence, RI1354 mi · ~39h 7m drive
Albany, NY1230 mi · ~35h 32m drive
Syracuse, NY1108 mi · ~32h 1m drive
Rochester, NY1035 mi · ~29h 54m drive
Buffalo, NY970 mi · ~28h 1m drive
Philadelphia, PA1178 mi · ~34h 2m drive
Pittsburgh, PA921 mi · ~26h 36m drive
Harrisburg, PA1084 mi · ~31h 19m drive
Newark, NJ1221 mi · ~35h 16m drive
Washington, DC1095 mi · ~31h 38m drive
Baltimore, MD1111 mi · ~32h 6m drive
Atlanta, GA875 mi · ~25h 17m drive
Charlotte, NC988 mi · ~28h 33m drive
Raleigh, NC1083 mi · ~31h 17m drive
Miami, FL1443 mi · ~41h 41m drive
Orlando, FL1250 mi · ~36h 7m drive
Tampa, FL1237 mi · ~35h 44m drive
Nashville, TN668 mi · ~19h 18m drive
New Orleans, LA864 mi · ~24h 58m drive
Richmond, VA1100 mi · ~31h 47m drive
Chicago, IL520 mi · ~15h 1m drive
Detroit, MI757 mi · ~21h 52m drive
Minneapolis, MN358 mi · ~10h 21m drive
St. Louis, MO421 mi · ~12h 10m drive
Kansas City, MO200 mi · ~5h 47m drive
Indianapolis, IN606 mi · ~17h 30m drive
Columbus, OH769 mi · ~22h 13m drive
Cleveland, OH826 mi · ~23h 52m drive
Milwaukee, WI519 mi · ~15h drive
Dallas, TX561 mi · ~16h 12m drive
Houston, TX778 mi · ~22h 29m drive
Austin, TX733 mi · ~21h 11m drive
San Antonio, TX792 mi · ~22h 53m drive
Los Angeles, CA1223 mi · ~35h 20m drive
San Francisco, CA1340 mi · ~38h 43m drive
San Diego, CA1217 mi · ~35h 9m drive
Seattle, WA1304 mi · ~37h 40m drive
Portland, OR1299 mi · ~37h 32m drive
Denver, CO398 mi · ~11h 30m drive
Phoenix, AZ947 mi · ~27h 21m drive
Salt Lake City, UT748 mi · ~21h 37m drive
Honolulu, HI3735 mi · ~107h 54m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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