Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York

  • 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 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 92%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • 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)

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)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
70 staff
58 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same 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
948 students
344 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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# Full-Time Students
783 students
241 students
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# Part-Time Students
165 students
103 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Pennsylvania.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
958 students
312 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
783 students
241 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
1 students
5 students
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This chart displays graduation rate breakdown of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York
Pennsylvania All Graduation Breakdown
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
103 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
19 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
4%
% Asian
6%
14%
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% Hispanic
7%
n/a
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% Black
6%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York and the percentage of Black community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
67%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York and the percentage of White community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
n/a
52%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Non Resident races
3%
n/a
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% Unknown races
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
Diversity Score
0.54
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York and the community college average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.658%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4973%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$54,300
$34,900
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $13,930 is more than the state average of $10,513. 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 $15,152. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$13,930
$10,513
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$20,766
$15,152
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
66%
91%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$25,000
$13,000
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$6,111
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
76%
78%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York and the community college average percent admitted of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
SAT Total Avg.
1,448
1,365
SAT Reading
485
460
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SAT Math
498
470
This chart displays the SAT Math score of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York and the community college average SAT Math score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
SAT Writing
465
435
This chart displays the SAT Writing score of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York and the community college average SAT Writing score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
ACT Total Avg.
74
68
ACT Composite
23
20
This chart displays the ACT Composite score of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York and the community college average ACT Composite score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
ACT English
22
20
This chart displays the ACT English score of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York and the community college average ACT English score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
ACT Math
22
21
This chart displays the ACT Math score of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York and the community college average ACT Math score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
ACT Writing
7
7
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Source: 2023 (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 76%, which is lower than the state average of 78%.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • 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)

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