Yorktowne Business Institute
Location and Contact Information
W Seventh AveYork, PA 17404
USA
Main Tel: (717) 846-5000
Web Site
The campus is in a medium-sized suburb.
Overview
Yorktowne Business Institute is located in York, Pennsylvania. It was established in 1977. It is a private, proprietary coeducational institution. Yorktowne Business Institute offers degree programs in a variety of areas of study, including computerized accounting, bookkeeping, pharmacy technology, culinary arts, business management and phlebotomy technology.
Yorktowne Business Institute offers financial assistance to its students in the form of loans, grants and veterans’ benefits. Students at Yorktowne Business Institute who have successfully completed their courses are also offered job search assistance.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in cooking and culinary arts.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- Numerous part-time students.
- High female/male ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, for-profit.
- Academic calender: Trimester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 12,120 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
Financial Aid
Yorktowne Business Institute participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 85% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 60% | $4,698 |
| Institutional Grant | ||
| Federal Grant | 60% | $3,543 |
| Pell Grant | 53% | $3,657 |
| Other Federal Grant | 36% | $578 |
| State or Local Grant | 25% | $2,842 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 85% | $8,521 |
| Federal Loan | 85% | $8,521 |
| Other Loan |
(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 Yorktowne Business Institute:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Augustine College | Chicago, IL | 1,263 |
| 2 | Newbury College-Brookline | Brookline, MA | 1,058 |
| 3 | Montgomery Community College | Troy, NC | 1,053 |
| 4 | Atlantic Union College | South Lancaster, MA | 691 |
| 5 | Ozarka College | Melbourne, AR | 1,333 |
| 6 | York County Community College | Wells, ME | 1,054 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 60 | 8 |
| < 1 year certificate | 16 | 4 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 6 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 5 |
Students
Student enrollment was 254 in 2009-2010 (174 full-time equivalent).
About 19% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 81% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 45% of the student body. About 24% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 82% are full-time and 18% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 100% Women 77% All 80%
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Accounting and Related Services
- Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
- Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
HOSPITALITY
- Hospitality Administration/Management
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science