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York College is located in a self-contained town, in York, Nebraska. The school is officially a Churches of Christ school. York College is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Bachelor's degree.
Students at York College often study media, science, and education and teaching.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 453 to 593 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 650 or higher on the math SAT. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
Students at York College benefit from the low student/teacher ratio. The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
York College offers classes to 450 students (427 full-time equivalent).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Students sports include formal participation in Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference competitions. York College offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of York College is to provide a quality Liberal Arts Education equipping students to lead lives of purpose, leadership, and service consistent with christian ideals."
More complete details are provided below.
York College
1125 E 8th St
York, NE 68467-2699
General Phone: (402) 363-5600
Admissions Phone: (402) 363-5627
Financial Aid Phone: (402) 363-5624
http://www.york.edu/
York College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 29 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, history, English, Biblical languages |
| Education And Teaching | 28 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, music teaching, history teaching, business teaching, art education, middle school teaching, social science teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 12 | business management, business communications, accounting, human resources |
| Science | 9 | biology, biopsychology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 6 | psychology, psychology courses |
| Media | 6 | communication studies |
| Music | 1 | voice |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | youth ministry, bible studies, missionary studies, religion |
Number of programs and degrees for York College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 74 | 36 |
| Associate's degree | 17 | 1 |
In 2005, York College had a total enrollment of 450 students (427 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 38% |
| 20-21 | 35% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Nebraska | 33% |
| Wisconsin | 10% |
| Kansas | 7% |
| Colorado | 7% |
| Missouri | 6% |
| Foreign countries | 6% |
| South Dakota | 4% |
| Iowa | 4% |
| Oklahoma | 3% |
| Texas | 3% |
| Wyoming | 3% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| North Dakota | 2% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
York College offers campus housing for 472 of its 427 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of York, Nebraska for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Nebraska Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 206 | 203 | 99% | 119 | 59% |
| Men | 86 | 84 | 98% | 48 | 57% |
| Women | 120 | 119 | 99% | 71 | 60% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 453 | 593 |
| SAT Math | 363 | 650 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 10% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 88% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (402) 363-5627
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 12,430 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,430 |
| Room and board | $ 3,900 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,200 |
Financial Aid:
York College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 256700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (402) 363-5624
York College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 9 | 4 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 14 | 3 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 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 | 4 | $52,530 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $42,866 | 4 | $47,332 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $41,348 | 3 | $33,397 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 4 | $29,397 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 23 | $43,585 | 11 | $37,010 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 21 | 23 | 44 |
| Basketball | 5 | 9 | 14 |
| Track | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| Baseball | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| All Other Sports | 4 | 11 | 15 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Corporate Communications
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Psychology Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Speech Teacher Education
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
LIBERAL ARTS
Ancient Near Eastern/Biblical Languages, Lit & Linguistics
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Religion/Religious Studies
Youth Ministry
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets York College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Churches of Christ affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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