York Technical College, a member of the South Carolina Technical and Comprehensive Education System, is a public, two-year, associate degree-granting institution. York Technical College seeks to contribute to the economic growth and development of York, Lancaster, and Chester counties and of the State. Through excellence in teaching and partnerships, the College responds to the technical and public service needs of the community. The College has an open admissions policy for qualified students and annually enrolls 5,500 to 6,000 credit students. York Technical College provides opportunities for individuals with diverse backgrounds and ability levels to acquire or upgrade the knowledge and skills necessary in engineering technology, industrial technology, information technology, business, health, or public service employment or for transfer to senior colleges and universities. In addition to teaching technical skills, the College seeks to provide graduates competency in written and oral communication, computer skills, mathematics, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
School Highlights
York Technical College serves 3,835 students (49% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 96%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 3,835 students
In-state tuition: $4,577
Out-state tuition: $9,137
Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
Minority enrollment: 93%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of York Technical College has declined by 15% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five years.
The York Technical College diversity score of 0.60 is equal to the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,835 students
1,619 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
1,865 students
514 students
# Part-Time Students
1,970 students
1,105 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
335 students
359 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,865 students
514 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,970 students
1,105 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
260 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
2%
% Asian
23%
28%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
8%
7%
% White
7%
4%
% Hawaiian
58%
56%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2846%
0.2629%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2967%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,900
$28,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,577 is less than the state average of $5,692. The in-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,137 is less than the state average of $10,568. The out-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,577
$5,692
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,137
$10,568
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,622
$11,729
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
88%
SAT Reading
n/a
430
SAT Math
n/a
458
SAT Writing
n/a
413
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
18
ACT Writing
n/a
6
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
York Technical College opened in 1964 as a Technical Education
Center and began with 60 students enrolled in seven programs all
housed in one building. The College has grown in the past four
decades from the initial enrollment to over 4,000 credit students
in more than 70 credit programs. The College campus has also grown
from one building to 14. In 1974, York County Technical Education
Center became York Technical College. In addition to offering
academic programs, the College provides continuing education for
approximately 7,000 area residents and more than 250 businesses.
This translates to about 325,000 contact hours of continuing
education. The College offers Associate degrees in university
transfer, technical, occupational and vocational. Diplomas and
certificates in vocational, technical and occupational field. The
college also offers Developmental and remedial education and
Custom-designed continuing education for business and industry. The
college offers programs in Business, Computer, Arts and Sciences,
Health and Human Services and Industrial and Engineering
Technologies. York Technical College is accredited by the
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools to award Associate Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does York Technical College cost?
York Technical College's tuition is approximately $4,577 for In-State students and $9,137 for Out-State students.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 3,835 students
In-state tuition: $4,577
Out-state tuition: $9,137
Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
Minority enrollment: 93%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For South Carolina public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,692 per year for in-state students and $10,568 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $11,532 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
