- 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 818 students (75% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 48%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 818 students
- In-state tuition: $13,930
- Out-state tuition: $20,766
- Acceptance Rate: 76%
- Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 34%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
70 staff
59 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York has declined by 13% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five years.
The Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
818 students
461 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
615 students
325 students
# Part-Time Students
203 students
136 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
806 students
298 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
615 students
326 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
1 students
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
191 students
151 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
12 students
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
5%
% Hispanic
10%
11%
% Black
7%
15%
% White
66%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
4%
1%
% Unknown races
3%
10%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
60%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
10%
36%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$54,300
$34,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $13,930 is more than the state average of $11,723. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $20,766 is more than the state average of $15,818. The out-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$13,930
$11,723
Out-State Tuition Fees
$20,766
$15,818
Tuition Notes
$1.5 million awarded
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
66%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$25,000
$13,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$6,260
Acceptance Rate
76%
78%
SAT Total Avg.
1,448
1,365
SAT Reading
485
460
SAT Math
498
470
SAT Writing
465
435
ACT Total Avg.
74
68
ACT Composite
23
20
ACT English
22
20
ACT Math
22
21
ACT Writing
7
7
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- School Mascot: Nittany Lion
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York cost?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York's tuition is approximately $13,930 for In-State students and $20,766 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York?
The acceptance rate of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York is 76%, which is lower than the state average of 78%.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York is YTI Career Institute-York (3.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Students
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1405 Williams Road
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(717) 757-1100
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(717) 757-1100
3.5 miles
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(800) 689-0379
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(800) 622-5443
Lancaster, PA 17601
(800) 622-5443
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Lancaster, PA 17602
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