York College of the City University of New York

York College of the City University of New York Overview

York College of the City University of New York is a public, state school in an urban setting in Jamaica, New York. York College was founded in 1967 and the school presently has around 7,529 students a year, which includes 7,529 undergrads.

📆 Mark your calendar! February 1, 2023 is the final deadline to submit an application for the Fall 2023 semester.

Student Activities at York College

Interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of York College's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and communications? York College students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

York College does not have any greek life opportunties.

Planning to play sports? York College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at York College on the Student Life page.

2022 York College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	61%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$6,930
Out-of-State	$18,600
Percent of Need Met	45.2%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$5,046

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Is York College a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a closer look at these areas to get a clearer idea of what York College offers and if it might be the right college for you.

2022 Acceptance Rate for York College of the City University of New York

York College is moderately difficult to get into. Around 61% of applicants get into York College each year. Out of 13,726 applications received in 2022, 8,334 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at York College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It is a way to measure how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at York College, around 73% return for the next year. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook York College Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with York College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

York College of the City University of New York's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

York College's endowment was valued at $900000 thousand in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, York College spends about $8,837 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at York College

Tuition is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

York College meets 45.2% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $5,046 a year.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at York College.

Based on this information, is York College the school for you? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is York College a good school for you?

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Where is York College of the City University of New York Located?

York College is located in the urban setting of Jamaica, New York, less than an hour from New York City.

If you would like to see York College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Van Wyck Expressway to Jamaica, or book a flight to the nearest airport, John F. Kennedy International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what York College and Jamaica are like without leaving home.

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