Overview
Enrollment
| Location | York, Pennsylvania |
| Online | psu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize Suburban |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | No |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Penn State York, a Commonwealth Campus of Pennsylvania State University, is located in York, Pennsylvania, approximately 30 miles south of the state capital of Harrisburg. The suburban campus occupies 51 acres in the Spring Garden Township area, featuring modern academic buildings and a recently constructed student center. The campus serves primarily as a commuter institution while offering some student housing options through a partnership with a nearby apartment complex. Academic programs focus on business, engineering, human development and family studies, and information sciences and technology, with students having the option to complete the first two years of most Penn State degrees before transitioning to other campuses. The campus competes in the Penn State University Athletic Conference (PSUAC) as the Penn State York Nittany Lions in several varsity sports including basketball, soccer, and baseball.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
Penn State York is rated within the lower 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1070/1270 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $65 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Pennsylvania Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,840 |
| Other Fees | $556 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $13,448 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,788 |
| Total One Year Cost | $35,256 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,840 |
| Other Fees | $556 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $13,448 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,788 |
| Total One Year Cost | $45,194 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 32% |
| Work and Family Studies | 24% |
| Engineering | 11% |
| Engineering Technology | 9% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 9% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=214829 IPEDS survey data for Penn State York.
Current students may use the Penn State York GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025