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Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
94.20%	1,130

York College of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate is 94.20% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 4,933 students applied and 4,647 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into YCP.

YCP's acceptance rate places 75th out of 120 Pennsylvania colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,130 and the ACT score is 25 at YCP. YCP's SAT score ranks 50th out of 91 Pennsylvania colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to YCP, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of York College of Pennsylvania is 94.20% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 17.32%. 1,979 men and 2,954 women applied to YCP and 1,869 men and 2,778 women students were accepted.

Among them, 350 men and 455 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at YCP.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at YCP
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	4,933	1,979	2,954	0	0
Admitted	4,647	1,869	2,778	0	0
Enrolled	805	350	455	0	0
Acceptance Rate	94.20%	94.44%	94.04%	-	-
Yield	17.32%	18.73%	16.38%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

York College of Pennsylvania 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 344 students (43% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 22 students (3%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at YCP.

The median SAT score is 1,130 with 570 SAT EBRW and 560 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 620 and the 25^th percentile is 520. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 610 and 25^th percentile is 510 .

The median ACT composite score is 25 with 75^th percentile score of 28 and 25^th percentile score of 22 at YCP. The median ACT math score is 26 and the ACT English score is 23.

The SAT and ACT scores at York College of Pennsylvania are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,093, ACT: 23 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with smaller programs).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at YCP
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1030	1130	1230
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	520	570	620
SAT Math	510	560	610
ACT Composite	22	25	28
ACT Math	23	26	28
ACT English	20	23	25

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

York College of Pennsylvania 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 805 first-year students enrolled in YCP. The proportion of full-time students is 99.88% and part-time students is 0.12%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 43.48% and women students is 56.52%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at YCP.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at YCP
	Total	Men	Women
Total	805	350	455
Full-time	804	349	455
Part-time	1	1	0

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at YCP. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply York College of Pennsylvania.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

YCP Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Considered, if submitted
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Considered, if submitted
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to YCP.

Admission Information for Applying to YCP
Open Admission Policy	No
Admission Information	https://www.ycp.edu/admissions
Online Application	https://www.ycp.edu/admissions/
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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