About Us

We prepare students to build lives of passion and purpose through outcomes-based, experiential learning; dedicated faculty; and state-of-the-art facilities.

York College of Pennsylvania is an established private college nestled between Baltimore, Washington D.C., and Philadelphia. A Princeton review Best Northeastern College, our picturesque campus is home to 3,500 undergraduate and 400+ graduate students in the growing city of York, PA. We pride ourselves on our student-centric and high-impact approach to education, our emphasis on experiential learning and community engagement, our dedicated faculty, and our long-standing commitment to affordability and accessibility.

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A well-rounded education isn’t found – it’s built. And at York College of Pennsylvania, we know a thing or two about building things. Download a transcript of this video.

The Right FitFrom Day One

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York at a Glance

What makes York College special? We think it's a unique blend of faculty who know you by name, classes that challenge you, and an abundance of career opportunities at your fingertips.

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Generation Next

A liberal arts education is based on making you a well-rounded person, right? We take that a step further with Gen Next. It's general education that adds layers of disciplines as you dive into your major and see how it all connects.

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Our Beautiful Campus

York College has that classic college look you'll fall in love with. Beautiful autumn foliage and springtime blooms. Modern and traditional buildings across an intimate campus. Come see for yourself.

What Makes York Different?

91%

of faculty hold the highest degree in their field

70+

undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs

14:1

student to faculty ratio

90%

of recent graduates are employed and/or in graduate school within 6 months of graduation

3500

full-time undergraduate students

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"At York College, you’ll find an exceptional community of learners and doers who have enriching experiences both in and out of the classroom."

Dr. Gunter Smith

President, York College of Pennsylvania

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Where is York College?

York College is located in York, PA, in the heart of the jobs-rich mid-Atlantic. York is in the midst of an exciting revitalization with small businesses and entrepreneurial creatives leading the way.

1 hour from Baltimore
2 hours from Washington, D.C.
2 hours from Philadelphia
3.5 hours from Richmond, NYC & Pittsburgh

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