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York College Pennsylvania is in a small city, in York, Pennsylvania. 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 security and law enforcement.
York College Pennsylvania does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 500 to 590 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 490 and 580. York College Pennsylvania attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at York College Pennsylvania are higher than most.
The school, in 2005, had 5,704 students (4,966 full-time equivalent).
Dorm living is common. The school makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at York College Pennsylvania belong to the Capital Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
York College Pennsylvania
Country Club Rd
York, PA 17405-7199
General Phone: (717) 846-7788
Admissions Phone: (717) 849-1600
Financial Aid Phone: (717) 849-1682
http://www.ycp.edu
York College Pennsylvania awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 249 | business management, marketing, accounting, management information systems, finance, knowledge management, international business, MIS, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 146 | social services, history, political science, technical and business writing, general studies, English, international relations, sociology, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 111 | elementary school teaching, social studies teaching, English teaching, math teaching, special education, science teaching, education courses, music teaching, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 98 | registered nursing |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 91 | criminal justice and police, forensic science |
| Media | 89 | public relations, mass communication, communication studies, digital communications |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 55 | sports and fitness management, parks and recreation studies |
| Science | 39 | biology, chemistry, physical sciences, physics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 32 | psychology |
| Design | 30 | graphic design |
| Engineering | 18 | mechanical engineering, engineering management, engineering |
| Fine Arts | 13 | fine arts |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 10 | medical coding, respiratory care tech, nuclear medical tech, clinical lab tech, respiratory therapy assistant |
| Family And Social Work | 10 | adult development and aging, public administration |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 5 | philosophy |
| Music | 4 | music |
| Medical Adminstration | 0 | medical records tech, medical records admin |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for York College Pennsylvania in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 914 | 58 |
| Master's degree | 61 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 31 | 14 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, York College Pennsylvania had a total enrollment of 5,704 students (4,966 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 94% |
| Graduate | 6% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 93% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 50% |
| Maryland | 21% |
| New Jersey | 14% |
| New York | 9% |
| Delaware | 2% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
York College Pennsylvania offers campus housing for 1,872 of its 4,966 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of York, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,346 | 3,168 | 73% | 1,075 | 34% |
| Men | 1,780 | 1,276 | 72% | 429 | 34% |
| Women | 2,566 | 1,892 | 74% | 646 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 580 |
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 | 90% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (717) 849-1600
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 9,350 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,350 |
| Room and board | $ 6,500 |
| Room charge | $ 3,625 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,875 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
York College Pennsylvania participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 339900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (717) 849-1682
York College Pennsylvania has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | 16 | $81,698 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 35 | $67,901 | 16 | $61,724 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 32 | $61,073 | 28 | $52,807 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 84 | $67,649 | 46 | $57,077 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Capital Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Capital Athletic Conference |
| Track | Capital Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Knowledge Management
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Education, General
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, Other
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
Engineering/Industrial Management
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
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Technical and Business Writing
Urban Studies/Affairs
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Forensic Science and Technology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets York College Pennsylvania Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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