York College Pennsylvania
Location and Contact Information
Country Club RdYork, PA 17403-3651
USA
Main Tel: (717) 846-7788
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
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.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy, media, and security and law enforcement.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High faculty salary.
- Large number of students.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Masters Colleges and Universities II.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students may study abroad.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 14,460 |
| Room | $ 4,500 |
| Board | $ 3,580 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other | $ 1,600 |
Financial Aid
York College Pennsylvania participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 86% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 68% | $4,680 |
| Institutional Grant | 63% | $3,318 |
| Federal Grant | 15% | $3,744 |
| Pell Grant | 15% | $2,887 |
| Other Federal Grant | 11% | $1,248 |
| State or Local Grant | 18% | $2,833 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 70% | $8,634 |
| Federal Loan | 70% | $6,341 |
| Other Loan | 17% | $9,607 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to York College Pennsylvania:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elon University | Elon, NC | 5,628 |
| 2 | SUNY at Fredonia | Fredonia, NY | 5,573 |
| 3 | Butler University | Indianapolis, IN | 4,438 |
| 4 | Saint John Fisher College | Rochester, NY | 3,832 |
| 5 | Keene State College | Keene, NH | 5,271 |
| 6 | Belmont University | Nashville, TN | 4,991 |
| 7 | Radford University | Radford, VA | 9,157 |
| 8 | SUNY College at Oswego | Oswego, NY | 8,909 |
| 9 | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | Shippensburg, PA | 7,942 |
| 10 | University of North Carolina-Wilmington | Wilmington, NC | 12,643 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 985 | 56 |
| Master | 69 | 12 |
| Associate | 24 | 12 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 86 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 71 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 26 |
Students
Student enrollment was 5,627 in 2009-2010 (5,145 full-time equivalent).
About 46% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 54% of the class.
Undergrads are 94% of enrolled students and graduate students are 6%.
Students under 25 years old represent 85% of the student body. About 4% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 59% Women 54% All 56%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 510-620 Math 490-570 Writing 470-560
Room and Board
York College Pennsylvania provides on-campus housing for 2,300 of its 5,145 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Athletics
The school is in the Capital Athletic Conference for major sports.
Graduate School Focus
York College Pennsylvania offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Single Postbaccalaureate (Business).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Finance
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- Knowledge Management
- Management Information Systems and Services
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Retailing and Retail Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Biology Teacher Education
- Education
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- 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
- Speech Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
- Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
- Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Adult Development and Aging
- Public Administration
FINE ARTS
- Fine/Studio Arts
LIBERAL ARTS
- English Language and Literature
- General Studies
- History
- International Relations and Affairs
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Technical and Business Writing
- Urban Studies/Affairs
MATHEMATICS
- Mathematics
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
MUSIC
- Music
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
- Chemistry
- Physics
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Behavioral Sciences
- Psychology