Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York
- Penn State York is a vital part of one one of the greatest universities in America. When you come to Penn State York you will have all the advantages that a small, caring, student centered college costing many times the price of a Penn State education can provide, coupled with ready access to all of the resources of a major university. You can complete eight bachelor's degrees, six baccalaureate minors, and six associate degrees without leaving our campus. or you can move to another Penn State location after your first two years here to complete more than 160 undergraduate degrees. At Penn State York, your faculty members want to actively engage you in the adventure of learning. Whether that engagement is in undergraduate research, in community service projects, in internships, or in seminars, Penn State York is committed to helping you expand your academic horizons and reexamine how you view yourself and the wider world around you. Penn State York offers many opportunities for you to be involved in and to become a leader of campus co-curricular activities. From Student Government to clubs to athletics, you have the opportunity to make a difference in the life of your campus and your community.
School Highlights
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York serves 1,172 students (72% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 37%.
Top Placements
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York places among the top 20% of community colleges in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York | (PA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 70 staff | 25 staff |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York is YTI Career Institute-York (3.5 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- YTI Career Institute-YorkPrivate, for profit1,677 students | 3.50 Mi1405 Williams Road
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-1100 3.501,677 - 245 students | 21.70 Mi204 N Prince St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(800) 689-0379 21.70245 - Pennsylvania College of Health SciencesPrivate, non-profit1,447 students | 22.10 Mi410 N Lime Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 544-4912 22.101,447 - 913 students | 22.60 Mi750 E King St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 299-7731 22.60913 - 4,952 students | 23.70 Mi1641 Old Philadelphia Pike
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 293-5000 23.704,952
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