York College

York College is a private, religious school in a small town setting in York, Nebraska. York College was founded in 1890 and now enrolls around 430 students a year, including 430 undergrads. York College offers on-campus housing for up to 560 students. The majority of students live on campus. On the weekends, about 70% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

There are many ways for students to get involved at York College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of York College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? York College students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at York College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

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.

Learn more about life at York College on the Student Life page.

Is York College a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a look at to get a better sense of what York College offers and if it might be a good choice for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for York College

It is moderately difficult to get into York College. York College admitted 60% of all applicants in 2021. Out of 485 applications received in 2021, 291 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at York College

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

About 58% of students who start at York College come back the next year. Around 42% of students who started at York College earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. 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. Within six months of graduating, 70% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

York College'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 $5.9 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. The school spends $4,440 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at York College

Cost 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 41% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $17,670 a year.

Students in the class of 2021 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $24,095 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out 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, how does York College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is York College a good school for you?

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Where is York College Located?

York College is located in the small town setting of York, Nebraska.

If you want to see York College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 80 to York, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Lincoln Municipal.

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

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