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 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%.

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

The teacher population of 70 teachers has declined by 39% over five years.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate Colleges: Diverse FieldsAssociates Colleges
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPrivate not-for-profit
Total Faculty70 staff56 staff
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Student Body

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 Enrollment948 students477 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio14:112:1
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# Full-Time Students783 students331 students
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# Part-Time Students165 students146 students
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# Undergraduate Students783 students339 students
# Graduate Students1 students1 students
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% Asian
6%
3%
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% Hispanic
7%
11%
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% Black
6%
15%
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% White
67%
56%
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% Two or more races
3%
3%
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% Non Resident races
3%
1%
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% Unknown races
8%
11%
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Diversity Score0.530.64
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$54,300$34,900
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Tuition Cost 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
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Out-State Tuition Fees$20,766$14,356
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid66%91%
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Median Debt for Graduates$25,928$13,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts$10,500$5,500
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Acceptance Rate76%86%
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SAT Total Avg.1,4481,350
SAT Reading485450
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SAT Math498465
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SAT Writing465435
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ACT Total Avg.7465
ACT Composite2320
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ACT English2218
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ACT Math2220
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ACT Writing77
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Source: 2020 (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).
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 948 students
  • In-state tuition: $13,930
  • Out-state tuition: $20,766
  • Acceptance Rate: 76%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 33%
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