York College of Pennsylvania
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 3,265 students.
About This School
York College of Pennsylvania is a private nonprofit institution located in York, Pennsylvania with approximately 3,265 undergraduate students enrolled. York College of Pennsylvania has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 74%. The average net price after financial aid is $18,556 per year. The graduation rate is 64%, and the typical graduate earns $52,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
York College of Pennsylvania is a private college in Spring Garden Township, Pennsylvania, near the city of York. It offers more than 70 baccalaureate majors in professional programs, the sciences, and humanities to 3,500 full-time undergraduate students. It also offers master's programs in business, public policy, education, and nursing, along with a doctoral program in nursing practice to over 400 postgraduate students.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $19,685 average net price and relatively low median debt of $19,500 make this one of the more affordable private college options, and median earnings of $52,200 a decade out are decent. However, a 60% graduation rate and 77% freshman retention rate suggest a meaningful number of students either leave or don't finish, which is worth asking the school about directly before committing. Worth considering if you're cost-conscious and have a clear program in mind, but come with a plan to stay engaged and on track.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 9% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,265 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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