York College of Pennsylvania Admission
Acceptance Rate
94.20%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
17.32%
Freshmen Enrollment
749
SAT Scores
1,130
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 4,529 students have applied and 4,330 students have allowed to admit to York College of Pennsylvania (Acceptance rate: 95.61%). YCP's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 17.30 % where 749 students have finally enrolled out of 4,330 admitted students.
YCP acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Clarks Summit University and Cedar Crest College, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 86.55%).
YCP enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 24.21%).
How to Apply to York College of Pennsylvania
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply YCP. YCP offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.ycp.edu/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.ycp.edu/admissions/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.ycp.edu/financialaid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.collegenpc.com/ycp |
| Veterans Tuition | https://https//www.ycp.edu/about-us/offices-and-departments/registrar/veterans/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.ycp.edu/about-us/offices-and-departments/student-success/student-accessibility-services/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at YCP and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at York College of Pennsylvania is 1,130 and the average ACT score is 25. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of York College of Pennsylvania is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,153). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| York College of Pennsylvania | 1,130 | 25 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,153 | 25 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania | 1,157 | 73 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At York College of Pennsylvania, 338 students submitted SAT scores (45% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,130 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 510 | 560 | 610 |
| Mathematics | 510 | 555 | 620 |
| Total | 1,020 | 1,115 | 1,230 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At York College of Pennsylvania, 23 students submitted ACT scores (3% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 25 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 23 | 25 | 27 |
| English | 22 | 24 | 26 |
| Mathematics | 21 | 24 | 26 |
YCP Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to York College of Pennsylvania. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
6 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, Work experience, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |