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York College of Pennsylvania is a private college located in York, Pennsylvania. It was established in 1787 and was originally known as the York County Academy. The college enrolls more than 5,000 students every year. York College has more than 50 undergraduate majors in over 8 academic departments. The campus is home to WVYC, an FCC licensed college radio station, as well as more than 80 other student clubs and organizations.
York College has an active Greek life, in which 15% of students participate. The college’s athletic department fields a wide variety of men’s and women’s sports teams. Its official mascot is the Spartan.
York College Pennsylvania is in a small city, in York, PA. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at York College Pennsylvania earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include media and nutrition and exercise therapy.
York College Pennsylvania does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 490 to 570 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 500 and 590.
Some professors at York College Pennsylvania are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at the school are higher than most.
York College Pennsylvania, in 2007-2008, had 5,720 students (5,195 full-time equivalent).
Many students at the school are part-timers. Dorm living is common. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Capital Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
York College Pennsylvania
Country Club Rd
York, PA 17403-3651
General Phone: (717) 846-7788
http://www.ycp.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 239 | business management, marketing, accounting, finance, management information systems, knowledge management, retail, human resources, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 141 | elementary school teaching, reading teaching, math teaching, social studies teaching, educational administration, English teaching, special education, music teaching, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 136 | registered nursing, nursing administration, licensed practical nurse |
| Media | 106 | public relations, mass communication, recording arts tech, communication studies |
| Liberal Arts | 100 | history, technical and business writing, political science, sociology, general studies, international relations, English, Spanish language, ... |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 78 | criminal justice and administration, forensic science |
| Therapy and Counseling | 70 | behavioral sciences, psychology |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 63 | sports and fitness management, parks and recreation studies |
| Science | 50 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Medical Support and Technology | 19 | respiratory care tech, nuclear medical tech, clinical lab tech |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 18 | commercial art |
| Engineering | 16 | mechanical engineering, various engineering courses, electrical engineering |
| Fine Arts | 14 | fine arts |
| Medical Administration | 11 | health unit coordinator |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 10 | computer science, computer and info science, computer engineering |
| Mathematics | 9 | mathematics |
| Family and Social Work | 8 | adult development and aging, public administration |
| Religion and Philosophy | 5 | philosophy |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Music | 2 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for York College Pennsylvania in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 983 | 54 |
| Master's degree | 78 | 12 |
| Associate's degree | 38 | 12 |
In 2007-2008, York College Pennsylvania had a total enrollment of 5,720 students (5,195 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 95% |
| Graduate | 5% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 39% |
| Maryland | 26% |
| New Jersey | 18% |
| New York | 11% |
| Delaware | 3% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
| Part-Time | 52 % |
York College Pennsylvania offers campus housing for 2,014 of its 5,195 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of York, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7,395 | 4,431 | 60% | 1,104 | 25% |
| Men | 3,081 | 1,960 | 64% | 517 | 26% |
| Women | 4,314 | 2,471 | 57% | 587 | 24% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 590 |
| SAT Writing | 480 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 80% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 12% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 13,680 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,680 |
| Room and board | $ 7,800 |
| Room charge | $ 4,400 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,600 |
Financial Aid:
York College Pennsylvania participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 339900)
York College Pennsylvania has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | 16 | $94,084 | 5 | $89,666 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 34 | $75,229 | 24 | $73,307 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 40 | $72,356 | 36 | $62,053 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 90 | $77,304 | 65 | $68,332 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Capital Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Capital Athletic Conference |
| Track | Capital Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Knowledge Management
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, Other
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, Other
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Adult Development and Aging
Public Administration
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Technical and Business Writing
Urban Studies/Affairs
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Public Relations/Image Management
Recording Arts Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Behavioral Sciences
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets York College Pennsylvania Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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