York College of Pennsylvania

It is moderately difficult to get into York College of Pennsylvania. The acceptance rate at York College of Pennsylvania is 78%. Last year, 5,563 students applied to York College of Pennsylvania and 4,327 were admitted.

Check in with York College of Pennsylvania's admissions department to confirm any application fees and information.

Students who apply to York College of Pennsylvania for the fall semester should anticipate a decision by October 1.

York College of Pennsylvania Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of York College of Pennsylvania's admissions stats.

York College of Pennsylvania 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.6
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	14%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	46%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	4%
Waitlist	No

York College of Pennsylvania Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for York College of Pennsylvania.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	October 1	December 15
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	8 23	October 1

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Considering Applying Early to York College of Pennsylvania?

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York College of Pennsylvania offers early decision but not early action. Early decision is binding, which means you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by October 1 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 15.

Some students apply early to college because they believe it will boost their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of acceptance, since it is a way to show that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Find a list of some competetive colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on York College of Pennsylvania Admissions

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Is York College of Pennsylvania Challenging To Get Into?

Getting into York College of Pennsylvania is moderately difficult. York College of Pennsylvania evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, York College of Pennsylvania accepted 78% of students, around 4,327 from the 5,563 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like York College of Pennsylvania, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to York College of Pennsylvania

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to York College of Pennsylvania

York College of Pennsylvania has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does York College of Pennsylvania Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at York College of Pennsylvania

What does York College of Pennsylvania consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Interview	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered

Make sure to check with York College of Pennsylvania for more information on admission factors.

York College of Pennsylvania 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to York College of Pennsylvania, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with York College of Pennsylvania's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	–	–	–
Interview	–	–	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	–	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–
Standardized Test Scores	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into York College of Pennsylvania?

Students admitted to York College of Pennsylvania have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.

Out of all students that were admitted, 68.45% submitted a class rank. At York College of Pennsylvania 14% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 38% were in the top 25% and 71% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At York College of Pennsylvania, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	10.37%
3.75 and 3.99	17.22%
3.50 and 3.74	24.82%
3.25 and 3.49	15%
3.00 and 3.24	12.04%
2.50 and 2.9	14.44%
2.00 and 2.49	5.37%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to York College of Pennsylvania directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

York College of Pennsylvania does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 46% of York College of Pennsylvania's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 4% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for York College of Pennsylvania?

To be competitive with other York College of Pennsylvania applicants, you should strive to score between 1030 and 1210 (or higher!) on the SAT. At York College of Pennsylvania 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1210 and 25% of scored lower than 1030, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of York College of Pennsylvania students scored 610 or higher and 75% of students scored 510 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of York College of Pennsylvania students scored 610 or higher, and 75% scored a 510 or higher.

To be most competitive at York College of Pennsylvania, you should strive to earn between 22 and 27 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 27 means you fall in the 75th percentile for York College of Pennsylvania's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 27, and three out of four students scored lower than 27 on the ACT.

A 22 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for York College of Pennsylvania students. Only one out of every four students scored below 22.

More Information on Transferring to York College of Pennsylvania

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to York College of Pennsylvania. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in York College of Pennsylvania during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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York College of Pennsylvania Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to York College of Pennsylvania?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to York College of Pennsylvania.

Does York College of Pennsylvania accept transfer credits?

✅ York College of Pennsylvania accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. York College of Pennsylvania accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES • Excelsior College Examinations

Does York College of Pennsylvania accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ York College of Pennsylvania accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to York College of Pennsylvania?

✅ York College of Pennsylvania is not test optional.

What is York College of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for York College of Pennsylvania is 78%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at York College of Pennsylvania?

✅ York College of Pennsylvania offers early decision but the school has not provided an acceptance rate.

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