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Students attend York College in New York, New York, a large city. The school is a public institution. York College degrees go up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school is known for its programs in engineering, mathematics, business and management, and therapy and counseling.
York College is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 360. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 385 and 470.
York College has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 5,899 students at York College (as of 2005). The school has a large minority student population. A large number of students at York College are 40 years old or older.
The school values student athletics, and belongs to the City University of New York Athletic Conference and Eastern College Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
CUNY York College
94-20 Guy R Brewer Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11451
General Phone: (718) 262-2000
Admissions Phone: (718) 262-2165
Financial Aid Phone: (718) 262-2230
http://www.york.cuny.edu
York College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 212 | business management, accounting, sales and marketing |
| Liberal Arts | 123 | sociology, political science, English, history, speech and rhetoric, economics, African-American studies, Spanish language, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 105 | psychology |
| Engineering | 74 | operations research |
| Education And Teaching | 62 | health teaching, physical education teaching |
| Family And Social Work | 42 | social work |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 35 | occupational therapy |
| Science | 27 | biology, chemistry, physics, geology, biological and biomedical sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 18 | registered nursing |
| Mathematics | 15 | mathematics |
| Medical Support And Technology | 7 | clinical lab tech |
| Medicine | 6 | gerontology, health professions |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 6 | computer and info science |
| Fine Arts | 2 | fine arts studies |
| Music | 1 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for York College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 735 | 33 |
In 2005, York College had a total enrollment of 5,899 students (4,694 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 95% |
| Part-Time | 5% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 7% |
| Black | 58% |
| Hispanic | 17% |
| Asian | 11% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 96% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
| State unknown | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 59 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of New York, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,917 | 3,337 | 56% | 764 | 23% |
| Men | 2,082 | 1,208 | 58% | 288 | 24% |
| Women | 3,835 | 2,129 | 56% | 476 | 22% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 360 | 460 |
| SAT Math | 385 | 470 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 91% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (718) 262-2165
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,262 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,902 |
| Books and supplies | $ 832 |
Financial Aid:
York College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 475900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (718) 262-2230
York College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 62 | 49 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 31 | 22 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 33 | $89,424 | 16 | $88,356 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 24 | $67,611 | 32 | $66,991 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 33 | $56,025 | 21 | $55,701 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $45,519 | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 3 | $53,974 | 5 | $52,813 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 96 | $70,010 | 76 | $66,793 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Eastern College Athletic Conference |
| Track | City University of New York Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Health Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
ENGINEERING
Operations Research
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Gerontology
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets York College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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