York College

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

York, NE

$19,410

Avg tuition

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About York College

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Churches of Christ  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

York College is a small private college located on a rural campus in York, Nebraska. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 457, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 66%. The college offers 33 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 55%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for students are $19,410.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

66% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

64% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

55% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Considered (not required)

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Considered (not required)

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 15-25

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 820-1190

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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652

Students enrolled

33%

Online student enrollment

12:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold

Demographics

White

58%

Hispanic

15%

Black

11%

Unknown

8%

Non-U.S. Citizen

5%

American Indian/Alaska Native

2%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%

Two or more races

Information not available

Asian

0%

Female student population

55%

Socio-economic diversity

46% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

3

Total Online Enrollment

218

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

92% On-campus

8% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 3% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 100% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $19,410 $19,410
Graduate $4,500 $4,500

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $300
On-campus room and board $8,790
On-campus other expenses $2,750
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $7,620
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $2,750
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $2,750

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $31,250 $31,250
Off-campus without family $30,080 $30,080
Off-campus with family $22,460 $22,460

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

47%

State Grant Aid

9%

Institution Grant Aid

99%

Pell Grant

46%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $6,645
State Grant Aid $9,165
Institution Grant Aid $9,328
Pell Grant Aid $4,590

Financial Outlook

$25k

Average student debt after graduation

$29k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NAIA Division II

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Other Sports
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track Field Indoor
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
  • Baseball
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

4

Education

BA

MA

DOC

5

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

6

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

7

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

8

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.