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York College of Pennsylvania


York College of Pennsylvania
Country Club Road
York, PA 17405-7199

York College of Pennsylvania is located in York, Pennsylvania and offers a diverse range of liberal arts undergraduate and graduate programs. York College has national recognition being selected a national " Best Buy" in "Barron's Best Buys in College Education" and is ranked as a best value among liberal arts colleges in the North by U.S. News & World Report.

York College of Pennsylvania is located on a 155-acre campus, which features numerous historic and state-of-the-art facilities. York College is technologically equipped with more than 17 computer labs and more than 55 smart classrooms giving students a diverse range of teaching and learning styles. The campus is also equipped with numerous wireless locations.

Students can also take advantage of more than 75 student clubs and organizations at York College of Pennsylvania. The selection is diverse including Equestrian Club, International Students Club, the Ski and Outdoor Club and much more. The York College of Pennsylvania also offers numerous varsity sports for students including men's and women's basketball, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer and more.

In addition to the numerous on campus activities, students can enjoy the culture and diversity in the town of York . There are wineries, theatres, museums and historical sites as well as many parks for recreational use and more. Some interesting attractions including the National Watch and Clock Museum and the Rainbow dinner theater. The campus is also not far from Lancaster, Gettysburg and Hershey, which all offer unique activities.

Quick Facts:

  • The most popular undergraduate majors among students in 2007 were nursing, sports management, business administration, elementary education and criminal justice.

  • The York College of Pennsylvania is a considered a "Best Buy" and offers numerous scholarships to students including the Trustee Scholarship, the Valedictorian and Salutatorian Scholarship, the Dean's Academic Scholarship and others. About 78% of full-time students at York receive some type of financial aid.

  • Among York College of Pennsylvania many recognitions, it was also ranked among the top third of 100 "Colleges Worth Considering" nationwide by The Washington Post.

  • Students can take advantage of York Colleges expert faculty and small class sizes with a student faculty ration of 15 to one.

  • York College offers a diverse student body with students representing more than 29 states and 37 countries.


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