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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York

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York, PA

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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York, in York, PA, is a public very small school, enrolling around 668 students. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 97%. Its highest-earning reported major is Computer and Information Sciences, General (Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $120,729/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate97%
SAT range1050–1245
ACT range22–28
Undergrads668
Yield (admits who enroll)10%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$27,826
4-year grad rate14%
Median earnings, 10yr out$63,435

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans49%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out68%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$64,910/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods$73,308/yr
Business/Commerce, General$65,292/yr
Business/Corporate Communications$55,840/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$55,505/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General$120,729/yr
Information Science/Studies$91,671/yr
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians$81,835/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$50,299/yr
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$45,943/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Biological and Physical Sciences$69,102/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$49,543/yr
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government$68,918/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingNo
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacityNot reported
Typical room chargeNot reported
Typical board chargeNot reported

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsNot considered

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York's acceptance rate?

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York in York, PA admits approximately 97% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York?

Admitted students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York typically score between 1050–1245 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York?

Admitted students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York typically score between 22–28 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York cost?

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York's total cost of attendance is reported at $27,826 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York require students to live on campus?

No -- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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