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York College is located in a self-contained town, in York, NE. 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 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 460 to 560 in 2007-2008. A quarter of students admitted in 2007-2008 scored 550 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
York College offers classes to 404 students (360 full-time equivalent).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. The school does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference competitions. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
York College
1125 E 8th St
York, NE 68467-2699
General Phone: (402) 363-5600
http://www.york.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 25 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, history, Biblical languages, English |
| Business and Management | 21 | business management, accounting, human resources, business communications |
| Education and Teaching | 18 | physical education teaching, elementary school teaching, middle school teaching, music teaching, math teaching, history teaching, speech teaching, business teaching, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 10 | psychology, psychology courses |
| Science | 5 | biology, biopsychology |
| Religion and Philosophy | 3 | religion, youth ministry, bible studies, missionary studies |
| Media | 3 | communication studies |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Music | 0 | voice |
Number of programs and degrees for York College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 75 | 36 |
| Associate's degree | 12 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, York College had a total enrollment of 404 students (360 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 63% |
| Women | 37% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 79% |
| (Foreign Students) | 21% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Nebraska | 30% |
| Kansas | 10% |
| Texas | 8% |
| Missouri | 7% |
| Colorado | 7% |
| South Dakota | 6% |
| Iowa | 6% |
| Minnesota | 4% |
| Oregon | 3% |
| Arkansas | 3% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
| New Mexico | 2% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| Washington, DC | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
York College offers campus housing for 526 of its 360 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(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 offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 404 | 257 | 64% | 115 | 45% |
| Men | 207 | 140 | 68% | 72 | 51% |
| Women | 197 | 117 | 59% | 43 | 37% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 9% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 95% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 14,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,000 |
| Room and board | $ 4,500 |
| Room charge | $ 1,900 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,500 |
Financial Aid:
York College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 256700)
York College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 7 | 4 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 8 | 4 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $44,634 | 3 | $40,882 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $39,072 | 5 | $31,666 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 16 | $44,240 | 10 | $35,404 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 91 | 73 | 164 |
| Basketball | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| Baseball | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Track | 11 | 10 | 21 |
| All Other Sports | 44 | 50 | 94 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Churches of Christ affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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