York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA · Private
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York College of Pennsylvania admitted 73.7% of applicants university-wide (5,646 of 7,657).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 73.7% | 5,646 | 7,657 |
| Men | 68.5% | 2,020 | 2,951 |
| Women | 77.4% | 3,614 | 4,668 |
Of 5,646 admitted students, 822 enrolled (14.6% yield).
York College of Pennsylvania U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1020–1270
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 21–28
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
York College of Pennsylvania U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $40,348/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $25,588 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $14,760 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $40,348/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $12,927 |
| $30k–48k | $14,581 |
| $48k–75k | $17,024 |
| $75k–110k | $17,799 |
| Over $110k | $22,196 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- President's Scholarship — Up to $23,000 per year (Presidential)
- Dean's Scholarship — $22,000 per year (Merit)
- Faculty Scholarship — $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Founders Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Trustee Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- York College Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- President's Scholarship — Up to $23,000 per year (Presidential)
- Dean's Scholarship — $22,000 per year (Merit)
- Faculty Scholarship — $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Founders Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (Merit)
- International Student Grant — Up to $10,000 per year (Need Based)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Trustee Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- York College Grant — Varies (Need Based)
York College of Pennsylvania U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Spartan Application
International applicants
- Spartan Application
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
York College of Pennsylvania · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
- <br>This section is OPTIONAL for applicants.<br><br>Please submit your thoughtful response to the following question (length should be 250 to 650 words):<br><br>Option 1: Describe a class that was particularly challenging for you and what you did to meet that challenge. In detail, describe the subject matter and consider the actions you took to be successful in that class.<br><br>Option 2: Describe, in detail, a class that engaged your imagination. What did you like most about that class? <br><br>Option 3: Describe the ways in which you believe college course work will be different from high school. Include the steps that you will take to remain on track for success in a college environment.650 words · Optional
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Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $61,012
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 64.1%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 78%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $26,000
- At graduation
York College of Pennsylvania · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (17%), Engineering (17%), Biological & life sciences (4%).
York College of Pennsylvania U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.