York College Pennsylvania

York College, Pennsylvania is a private, co-educational college located in York, Pennsylvania. The college was founded in 1787 as the York County Academy. In 1929, it merged with York Collegiate Institute to allow both institutions to grow further. In 1941, the college was changed to a two-year, liberal arts college by amending its charter. In 1968, YC began granting four-year bachelors degrees and was renamed York College of Pennsylvania.

The academic departments of York College include:

• Behavioral Sciences
• Biological Sciences
• Business
• Education
• English and Humanities
• History and Political Science
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Music, Art and Communication
• Nursing
• Physical Sciences

The college's campus is home to a number of recognized Greek-letter fraternities and sororities. Around 15% of students are members of these student organizations.

YCP's sports teams are called the Spartans. The official mascot of York College is a Spartan warrior. Men's teams from YC participate in basketball, baseball, lacrosse, soccer, tennis and swimming. Women's teams are fielded in field hockey, basketball, soccer, softball, swimming and tennis.

York College Pennsylvania Highlights

Where York College Pennsylvania stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in media and nutrition and exercise therapy.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Numerous part-time students.
• Large number of students.
• High faculty salary.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at York College Pennsylvania was 5,720 in 2007 (5,079 full-time equivalent).

About 49% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 51% of the class.

Undergrads are 94% of enrolled students and graduate students are 6%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 91% are full-time and 9% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: York College Pennsylvania participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

York College Pennsylvania provides on-campus housing for 2,015 of its 5,079 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.

York College Pennsylvania Athletics

York College Pennsylvania is in the Capital Athletic Conference for major sports.

York College Pennsylvania Admissions (2007)

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