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 677 students (88% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
Enrollment: 677 students
In-state tuition: $13,930
Out-state tuition: $20,766
Acceptance Rate: 97%
Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Minority enrollment: 38%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 37% over five years.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
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The student population of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York has declined by 28% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York diversity score of 0.59 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 9% over five years.
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
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Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $13,930 is more than the state average of $11,161. The in-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $20,766 is more than the state average of $16,403. The out-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
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ACT Writing
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Sports
School Mascot
Nittany Lion
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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Quick Facts (26-27)
Enrollment: 677 students
In-state tuition: $13,930
Out-state tuition: $20,766
Acceptance Rate: 97%
Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Minority enrollment: 38%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
