Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York

1031 Edgecomb Avenue
York, PA 17403
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  • 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)

Top Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute

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
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1939
Campus Size
51 acres
Total Faculty
44 staff
28 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

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.
Total Enrollment
677 students
382 students

Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
22:1

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Full-Time Students
596 students
294 students

Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Part-Time Students
81 students
88 students

Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Enrollment Undergraduate
675 students
370 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
596 students
292 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students
1 students
14 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
79 students
88 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
2 students
9 students
% Asian
7%
4%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Hispanic
11%
12%

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% Black
8%
15%

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% White
62%
50%

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% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
5%
1%
% Unknown races
3%
14%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.69

Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
10%
36%
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$71,762
$48,611

Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.

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.
In-State Tuition Fees
$13,930
$11,161
Out-State Tuition Fees
$20,766
$16,403

Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
89%

Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Median Debt for Graduates
$25,000
$13,310

Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data

Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$6,297

Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data

Acceptance Rate
97%
86%

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

SAT Total Avg.
1,448
1,394
SAT Reading
485
470
SAT Math
498
489
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

Sports

School Mascot
Nittany Lion
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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 97%, which is higher than the state average of 86%.
What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York's ranking?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Highest median earnings 10 years after entry.

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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)

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