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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York

York, PA · Suburb · 668 students
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$19,047
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
14%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
$63,435
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
97%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Penn State York is a close-knit Commonwealth campus that pairs the personalized learning environment of a small college with the world-class reputation and resources of a major Big Ten research university. The campus is particularly noted for career-focused four-year degrees in high-demand fields like Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology (EMET), Business, and Information Sciences and Technology, while also serving as a flexible gateway for students utilizing the university’s popular 2+2 degree pathway. A distinctive highlight of the academic experience is the Graham Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership Studies, which provides undergraduates with specialized leadership training, real-world projects, and direct mentorship from regional corporate executives. Outside the classroom, the campus features a welcoming, commuter-friendly culture enriched by collaborative undergraduate research, active student clubs, and strong ties to the local south-central Pennsylvania community.

Wikipedia:Penn State York is a commonwealth campus of Pennsylvania State University located in York County, PA in Spring Garden Township. In May 2025 Penn State officials announced it would close after the Spring 2027 semester, citing low enrollment and financial losses.

Location
York, PA, 17403-3326 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
BWI · Baltimore
54 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$15,208$25,392
Books & supplies$1,200$1,200
Cost of attendance$27,826$38,010 est.
Average net price$19,047Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$25,392
In-state: $15,208
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$38,010 est.
In-state: $27,826
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $19,047
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$11,582
$30–48k
$11,156
$48–75k
$16,261
$75–110k
$20,054
$110k+
$24,411
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
14%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
8%
Back for yr 2
77%
Transferred
52%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
15% graduated · 65% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 19% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$55,620
10 yrs after entry$63,435
Debt
Median at graduation$25,000
Monthly payment$265
Middle 50% owe$8.8k–$27k
90th percentile$34,000
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
97%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1140
R 530–620 · M 520–625
SAT middle 50%: 1050–1245
40080012001600

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Student Body
Gender
Men 62%Women 38%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
14 : 1
Pell grant
30%
First-gen
29%
Family income
$61,924
Independent
20%
Veterans
0%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
11%
Race & ethnicity
White
64%
Hispanic
12%
Black
8%
Asian
5%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
5%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
USCAA · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's
  • Soccer
    Men's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$55,620
After 10 yrs
$63,435
Business/Commerce, General16
Biology, General13
Psychology, General13
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services12
Information Science/Studies7
English Language and Literature, General7
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians5
Business/Corporate Communications5
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods4
Biological and Physical Sciences2
Computer and Information Sciences, General1
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$15M
Full-time faculty
55%
Faculty salary
$10,236/mo
Teaching spend
$4,532
per student
Federal loans
49%

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