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Chances of getting into York College Pennsylvania

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
78%
Admission Difficulty for York College Pennsylvania
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Average 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into YCP and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at YCP is 78%.  It ranks #46 in Pennsylvania for lowest rate of acceptance. York College Pennsylvania is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 4,338 out of 5,584 applicants were admitted.

The school has average admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 37 percent on standardized admission tests. York College Pennsylvania typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.59. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 17% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The YCP application fee is $0 and applications are due by Jan 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to York College Pennsylvania. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 46% of students submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

YCP SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1028-1220
Applicants Submitting SAT 
46%
SAT Scores for York College Pennsylvania
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 518
SAT Math 25th 510
SAT Composite 25th 1028
SAT Scores for York College Pennsylvania
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 610
SAT Math 75th 610
SAT Composite 75th 1220
Average SAT Score 1120

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to York College Pennsylvania?

York College Pennsylvania is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into York College Pennsylvania score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1028-1220.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

York College Pennsylvania admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1220 and Above Good >87%
1124 to 1220 Avg + 78%-87%
1028 to 1124 Avg - 65%-78%
932 to 1028 Reach 50%-65%
Less than 932 Low <50%
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YCP ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
22-27 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
4%
ACT Scores for York College Pennsylvania
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 21
ACT Math 25th 20
ACT Composite 25th 22
ACT Scores for York College Pennsylvania
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 26
ACT Math 75th 27
ACT Composite 75th 27
Average ACT Score 24

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into YCP?

York College Pennsylvania is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

YCP regularly accepts students who score 22 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 37 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 22-27.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

York College Pennsylvania admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
27 and Above Good >88%
24 to 27 Avg + 78%-88%
22 to 24 Avg - 68%-78%
20 to 22 Reach 56%-68%
Less than 20 Low <56%
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YCP GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.59
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into York College Pennsylvania?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into YCP. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at York College Pennsylvania was 3.59 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #28 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.59 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as YCP accepts 78% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted York College Pennsylvania students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 10.37% Good
3.75 to 3.99 17.22% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 24.82% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 15.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 12.04% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 14.44% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 5.37% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.74% Reach
less than 1.00 0% Reach

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

71% of York College Pennsylvania freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted York College Pennsylvania students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 14%
Top 25% of class 38%
Top 50% of class 71%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

York College Pennsylvania admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 3,450 2,134 5,584
Accepted 2,677 1,661 4,338
Acceptance Rate 78% 78% 78%
Enrolled 424 314 738
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 16% 19% 17%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Jan 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to York College Pennsylvania is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to York College Pennsylvania and what student information is used for admission decisions?

York College Pennsylvania Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Considered but not required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Considered but not required

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at York College Pennsylvania
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=217059 IPEDS survey data for York College Pennsylvania.

FAQs

Does York College Pennsylvania prefer SAT or ACT?

46% of students submit their SAT scores to YCP. 4% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into York College Pennsylvania?

78% of those who apply are granted admission to YCP. Admission competition is and the college has average admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for York College Pennsylvania?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1028 and 1220. 46% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for York College Pennsylvania?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 22 and 27. 4% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.