York College of Pennsylvania (YCP)

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,252
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Acceptance rate	78%
Students retention rate	74%
On-time graduation rate	66%

Located in York, Pennsylvania, YCP is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 78% indicates that YCP is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

York College of Pennsylvania is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, YCP emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 74% at YCP suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

77.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$22,350

Cost of attendance at York College of Pennsylvania in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$22,350

Cost of attendance at York College of Pennsylvania in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at York College of Pennsylvania received on average $11,797 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$11,797

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	246	29%	$4,478	$1,101,656
Other Federal Grant	777	92%	$1,979	$1,537,618
State Grant/Scholarships	178	21%	$3,857	$686,614
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	831	98%	$9,177	$7,625,898
Total Grant & Scholarships	835	99%	$11,797	$9,850,130

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of York College of Pennsylvania students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of York College of Pennsylvania students is 65.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 67.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 64.1%.

65.6%

asian 69.2% 9 students
African American 50.0% 27 students
white 68.2% 483 students
unknown 28.6% 2 students
hawaiian 100.0% 2 students
hispanic 60.7% 37 students
International Students 33.3% 2 students
Mixed Race 58.1% 25 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation
Basketball Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation
Track and Cross Country Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

York College of Pennsylvania provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

York College of Pennsylvania offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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