York College of Pennsylvania Acceptance Rate & Tuition
York College of Pennsylvania is a private research university in York, Pennsylvania, serving roughly 3,265 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 73.74% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $61,012 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $25,588
- 2024 Average Net Price: $18,556 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 73.74% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,265 94.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 64.10%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
- First-Generation Students: 30.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 5.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 0.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 41.8%
- Average SAT Score: 1162
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,678
- Applicants (IPEDS): 4,933
- Room & Board: $13,560 annual estimate
York College of Pennsylvania: what the data shows
Common questions about York College of Pennsylvania, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is York College of Pennsylvania?
York College of Pennsylvania is located in York, PA (ZIP 17403-3651).
NCES locale classification: Rural distant.
Is York College of Pennsylvania public or private?
York College of Pennsylvania is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does York College of Pennsylvania cost?
Published tuition: $25,588.
Average net price after aid: $18,556.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $12,927 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $14,581 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $17,024 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $17,799 |
| $110,001+ | $22,196 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $102,352.
How hard is it to get into York College of Pennsylvania?
Admission rate: 73.74%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1162 and midpoint ACT 25.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is York College of Pennsylvania?
Total enrollment: 3,265 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 3,678 students.
Graduate enrollment: 456 students.
About 94% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at York College of Pennsylvania?
150%-time completion rate: 64.10%.
First-year retention: 78.2%.
What do graduates of York College of Pennsylvania earn?
Median earnings: $50,940 six years after entry; $61,012 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $26,000.
28.08% of students receive Pell grants.
What is York College of Pennsylvania known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (150 completions)
- Education, General (63 completions)
- Mechanical Engineering (39 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (35 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (32 completions)
- Civil Engineering, General (30 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (29 completions)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management (28 completions)
- Psychology, General (26 completions)
- Accounting (25 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is York College of Pennsylvania a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 73.74%; completion rate 64.10%; median earnings $61,012 at 10 years; net price $18,556. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$25,588
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at York College of Pennsylvania was $25,588.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$18,556
2024 Value
In 2024 York College of Pennsylvania had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,556.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$74,224 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$18,556 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$102,352 4-Year Tuition
$13,560 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$40,348 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$161,392 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for York College of Pennsylvania.
Financial Aid by Income Level
28.08% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
58.13% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at York College of Pennsylvania was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for York College of Pennsylvania in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $17,010 | $17,010 | $21,226 |
| 2014 | $17,630 | $17,630 | $20,705 |
| 2015 | $18,240 | $18,240 | $21,169 |
| 2016 | $18,780 | $18,780 | $21,734 |
| 2017 | $19,430 | $19,430 | $20,779 |
| 2018 | $20,100 | $20,100 | $20,741 |
| 2019 | $20,885 | $20,885 | $20,652 |
| 2020 | $21,700 | $21,700 | $22,233 |
| 2021 | $22,350 | $22,350 | $21,615 |
| 2022 | $23,328 | $23,328 | $19,635 |
| 2023 | $24,606 | $24,606 | $19,685 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
73.74% Acceptance Rate
4,933 Total Applicants
4,647 Students Admitted
805 First-Time Students Enrolled
17.32% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1162
ACT Average: 25
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
York College of Pennsylvania reported total enrollment of about 3,265 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 43% male and 57% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (71.0%), Hispanic or Latino (11.1%), and Black or African American (8.5%). About 28.08% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 30.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
94.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at York College of Pennsylvania in 2024 is 3,265 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,678 students. Graduate enrollment is about 456 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
78.2%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 71.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
46.97% 100% Completion Time
64.10% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 46.97% of students graduating from York College of Pennsylvania completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 16% male / 84% female
- Education, General: 13% male / 87% female
- Mechanical Engineering: 92% male / 8% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for York College of Pennsylvania.
Return on Investment
$26,000 Median Student Debt
$61,012 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
42.61% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
722.00% Return on Investment
4.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for York College of Pennsylvania.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 79 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 150 completions
2. Education, General: 63 completions
3. Mechanical Engineering: 39 completions
4. Business Administration and Management, General: 35 completions
5. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 32 completions
6. Civil Engineering, General: 30 completions
7. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 29 completions
8. Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 28 completions
9. Psychology, General: 26 completions
Most popular programs at York College of Pennsylvania.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for York College of Pennsylvania graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for York College of Pennsylvania from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 41.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,539
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $12,340
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
York College of Pennsylvania is a private non-profit institution located in York, PA, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Education, General, Mechanical Engineering. Enrollment is approximately 3,265 students. Student body composition includes White (71.0%), Hispanic or Latino (11.1%), Black or African American (8.5%). The admission rate is 73.74%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1162. The 150%-time completion rate is 64.10%. Approximately 28.08% of students receive Pell Grants. About 30.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Location
York, PA 17403-3651
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 79 distinct degree programs, York College of Pennsylvania provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is York College of Pennsylvania located?
York College of Pennsylvania is located in York, PA.
What is York College of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at York College of Pennsylvania is 73.7% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 4,933 applicants and 4,647 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does York College of Pennsylvania cost?
Reported tuition is $25,588 and average net price is $18,556 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,560 annually.
What is the student body demographics at York College of Pennsylvania?
York College of Pennsylvania reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,678 students, White (71.0%), Hispanic or Latino (11.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend York College of Pennsylvania?
About 30.3% of students at York College of Pennsylvania are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for York College of Pennsylvania?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, York College of Pennsylvania reports midpoint SAT about 1162 and midpoint ACT about 25.
What do graduates of York College of Pennsylvania earn?
Median earnings are $50,940 six years after entry and $61,012 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at York College of Pennsylvania?
The 150%-time completion rate is 64.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do York College of Pennsylvania students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,000.
Is York College of Pennsylvania public or private?
York College of Pennsylvania is a private nonprofit institution located in York, PA.
Is York College of Pennsylvania an HBCU?
No. York College of Pennsylvania is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is York College of Pennsylvania a tribal college?
No. York College of Pennsylvania is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Pennsylvania college costs
- Pennsylvania colleges by ROI
- York, Pennsylvania city profile
- Mid East regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Pennsylvania
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.