Fast Facts About York College

History

  • York Academy received its charter from the General Assembly of Pennsylvania in 1787

Academics

  • 50+ undergraduate academic majors in professional programs, the sciences and humanities
  • Most popular majors: nursing, biology, education, business administration, psychology, sport management, criminal justice, engineering
  • 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio
  • Average classroom size of 20
  • Master’s degrees in nursing, business administration and education; Doctoral degree in nursing practice

Student Life

  • 78% of full-time freshmen live on campus
  • 22 NCAA Division III sports teams; member of Capital Athletic Conference
  • Club sports include dance team, equestrian, Ultimate Frisbee, lacrosse [M, W], rugby [M, W], softball and men’s volleyball
  • 29 intramural sports
  • 90+ student clubs and organizations
  • 14 Greek life organizations

People

  • 4,600 full-time undergraduate students; 300 graduate students
  • 189 full-time faculty; 81% hold the highest degree possible in their field

Location

  • 190-acre campus
  • Adjacent to city of York, population 50,000
  • One-hour drive from Baltimore; two-and ½-hour drive from Philadelphia; two-hour drive from D.C.; four-hour drive from New York City, Richmond or Pittsburgh

Financial Information

  • 2013-14 costs: tuition and fees (annual) - $17,010; room and board (typical) - $9,580
  • 99% of new, full-time students receive financial aid

Outcomes

  • 85% employment rate within one year of graduation for alumni survey respondents

Recognition

  • Ranked among 198 national best buys in higher ed [Barron’s Best Buys in College Education]
  • Included in the Princeton Review’s Best in the Northeast
  • Ranked among the top 10 best value private colleges [collegenquirer.com]

What Makes York College Distinct?

Seventy percent of York College alumni surveyed say that the College prepared them as a professional in their chosen field.

  • York prepares students as professionals in whatever career they pursue.
  • York is a center of affordable academic excellence.
  • York encourages students to try in the “real world” what they learn in the classroom.
  • York is an ideal size -- large enough to offer students many options, but small enough that they are appreciated as individuals.
  • York helps students develop a concrete plan to attain academic growth and career success.
  • York is dedicated to the intellectual, professional and social growth of all its students.