International Applicants
Thank you for your interest in York College of Pennsylvania. As soon as ALL of the below mentioned application materials are returned to us, we will carefully review them and inform you of our decision on your admission to York College. Applications and all supporting documentation must be received no later than:
- May 1st for Fall (September) applicants
- September 1st for Spring (January) applicants
Materials received after these deadlines will be considered for the following semester. You must send the following:
- A completed Application for Admission with a $30.00 non-refundable application fee in the form of an International Money Order or check in U.S. dollars. (online application is FREE of charge)
- An OFFICIAL copy of your academic transcripts/records showing all courses taken, grades chieved, examinations passed, and diplomas obtained in secondary schools and universities along with an English translation if needed. The college will only accept a CERTIFIED ENGLISH TRANSLATION of all records. For translation and evaluation of transcripts you may contact World Education Services at http://www.wes.org/ , the International Education Research Foundation, Inc. at http://www.ierf.org/ , Education Evaluators International, Inc at http://www.educei.com/ For a list of other credential evaluators visit http://www.naces.org/ .
- Results of Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), OR Interational English Language Testing System (IELTS) for English as a second language speakers. A minimum TOEFL score of 530 if taken by the paper format, a score of 200 if taken by the computer format, or a score of 72 if taken by the IBT is required for admission. A minimum score of 6 is required in te IELTS exam. http://www.toefl.org/ , http://www.ielts.org/ OR Results of SATor ACT (with writting section). http://www.collegeboard.com/ , http://www.act.org/
- A 300-500-word handwritten statement English about your educational goals.
- A completed International Student Form (PDF*).
- If you are transfering from another college, university or High School in the U.S., the International Student Transfer Form (PDF*) must be completed
- A completed York College of Pennsylvania Financial Certification Form (PDF*).
**(See Paragraph Below)
**International students must be financially independent and capable of bearing all the costs of going to college and living in the United States between semesters and during the summer months, as the college does not have scholarships or financial aid available to assist international students. The cost to attend York College for one academic year (eight months) is $23,160 (2007-2008), including tuition, fees, room, board, medical insurance, books and personal expenses. The students will need an additional $2,000.00 to cover living expenses if the student plans to stay during the summer. Please note: Costs are subject to change at any time.
Estimated budget for attendance per year (2007-2008)
Resident* (on campus)
Tuition and fees $12,750
Room and board $7,410
Mandatory Medical Insurance $830
Books, supplies and personal expenses $2,170
TOTAL $23,160
Commuter (off-campus)
Tuition and fees $12,750
Room and board Affidavit of support required if living with a host family
Mandatory Medical Insurance $830
Books, supplies and personal expenses $2,170
TOTAL $15,750
*Student must be of traditional college-age to reside on-campus (17 to 22)
Send all correspondence to:
Office of Admissions
York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA 17405-7199.
For International Student inquires please contact Ines Ramirez, Associate Director of Admissions at iramirez@ycp.edu or (717) 815-1786
Note: If you are an international MBA applicant, please see "Instructions for International MBA Applicants".
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