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 948 students (83% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 44%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 948 students
In-state tuition: $13,930
Out-state tuition: $20,766
Acceptance Rate: 76%
Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
Minority enrollment: 33%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York has declined by 19% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five years.
The Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York diversity score of 0.53 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
948 students
477 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
783 students
331 students
# Part-Time Students
165 students
146 students
# Undergraduate Students
783 students
339 students
# Graduate Students
1 students
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
314 students
% Asian
6%
3%
% Hispanic
7%
11%
% Black
6%
15%
% White
67%
56%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
3%
1%
% Unknown races
8%
11%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.64
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 $10,168. 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 $14,356. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$13,930
$10,168
Out-State Tuition Fees
$20,766
$14,356
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
66%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$25,928
$13,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$10,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
76%
86%
SAT Total Avg.
1,448
1,350
SAT Reading
485
450
SAT Math
498
465
SAT Writing
465
435
ACT Total Avg.
74
65
ACT Composite
23
20
ACT English
22
18
ACT Math
22
20
ACT Writing
7
7
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 948 students
In-state tuition: $13,930
Out-state tuition: $20,766
Acceptance Rate: 76%
Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
Minority enrollment: 33%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
