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York Colleges and Schools

Colleges in York, Pennsylvania

There are at least 8 colleges in York, listed and described below. These schools represent 7,744 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 6,800 full-time students, and a reported 2,014 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than York; see particularly Millersville colleges.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Pennsylvania Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in York.
  • Housing and buildings in York tend to be older than other areas.
  • A lot of people walk and bicycle in York.

Featured Colleges in York (QuickSchools™)

We call these QuickSchools -- Our term for schools with flexible schedules, simple applications, online info request forms, and very rapid response to requests for info.

The Art Institutes
York, Pennsylvania

The Art Institutes (AI) provides programs that stimulate the minds of its students with programs in design, the arts, game programming, culinary cuisine, and fashion.

  • Programs: Architecture And Planning, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Cooking And Culinary Arts, Design, Drama And Performing Arts, Engineering Technician, Hospitality, Media, Music, Photography And Commercial Art
  • Degrees/Course Work: Advanced Diploma, Associate, Bachelor, Bachelor , Certificate, Diploma

Empire Beauty Schools
York, Pennsylvania

Offers cosmetology career training. Located at 37 campuses across the U.S.

  • Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology
  • Degrees/Course Work: Diploma

Baltimore School of Massage
York, Pennsylvania

Accredited massage and esthetician programs at two locations: Linthicum, Maryland; and York, Pennsylvania.

  • Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Coursework

York Colleges with Open Admissions

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Consolidated School of Business York
1605 Clugston Rd
York, Pennsylvania 17404

  • Programs: medical secretary, computer and media applications, business management, legal assistant, accounting, medical office assistant, administrative assistant, legal secretary.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 112 students, 164 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Colleges in York with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York
1031 Edgecomb Ave
York, Pennsylvania 17403-3326

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: business management, information science, business, mechanical engineering tech, family studies, liberal arts and sciences, biological and physical sciences, electrical engineering.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 1,622 students, 1,160 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 410-530. Math: 440-550.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

York College Pennsylvania
Country Club Rd
York, Pennsylvania 17403-3651

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, business management, criminal justice and administration, elementary school teaching, public relations, history, sports and fitness management, marketing.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 5,720 students, 5,195 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,014 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 490-570. Math: 500-590. Writing: 480-570.
  • Flexibility: Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

York County School of Technology Practical Nursing
2179 S Queen St
York, Pennsylvania 17402-4696

  • Programs: truck and bus driver, various nursing.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 43 students, 79 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Yorktowne Business Institute
W Seventh Ave
York, Pennsylvania 17404

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: chef training, medical records admin, medical assistant, medical secretary, business management, accounting and related services, pastry, administrative assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 247 students, 202 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)
StudentsDorms
Columbia Colleges110,31125 
Elizabethtown Colleges111,8872,3601,540
Hanover Colleges214,53546 
Middletown Colleges19,2423,907328
Millersville Colleges17,7748,3062,284

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