York College- York
School Description
Provided by York College- YorkThe mission of York College is to provide a quality Liberal Arts Education leading to an understanding and philosophy of life consistent with christian ideals.
At York College, we believe that your college experience should be the best experience of your life - from first-rate academic programs to unforgettable relationships that you will create the moment you step on campus. At York College, we pride ourselves on the personal attention we are able to give each prospective student!
Though we reside in a quiet mid-western town of 8,000 citizens, complete with maple-lined, brick streets - a town of which we are very proud to be a part - our campus is a busy center of activity, linked to the world through the wonder of 21st century technology.
York College- York
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaYork College is a private four year college affiliated with the Churches of Christ located in York, Nebraska. The college was founded in 1890.
History
York College was founded in 1890 by the United Brethren Church. In 1946 the merger of the United Brethren Church and Evangelical Church transferred control of the school to Evangelical United Brethren Church. In 1956 the church transferred control to members of the Churches of Christ.
Academics
York is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
The fields of study offered at York College are:
- Behavioral Science: Biopsychology, Criminal Justice, Family Studies, Human Services Administration, Psychology, Social Work
- Bible: Biblical Studies, Religious Studies
- Biology
- Business: Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Human Resource, Management, Finance, Sport Management
- Communication: Business Communication, Speech Communication, Theatre
- Education: Elementary, Middle School, Secondary, Special Education, Physical, Religious,
- English
- General Science
- History
- Mathematics
- Music: Vocal Music Education, Vocal Performance
Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees are also offered.
Students and Faculty
York's student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1. Student enrollment is close to 500 with a typical class size of 22. The student population consists of young men and women from 30 states and 15 countries.
Sports and Extracurriculars
The York Panthers compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Division II and the National Christian College Athletic Association. York College is a founding member of the Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference composed of 10 liberal arts colleges with similar philosophies.
Extracurricular organizations include 8 social clubs, 7 athletic teams, 4 performance groups, 4 Christian outreach groups, 3 literary publications, and a wide range of intramural sports.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Midwest
- Setting:
- Small Town Setting
- Type:
- Private
- Affiliation:
- Churches of Christ
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 443
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 98%
- Athletic Programs:
- Available
Degree Programs at York College- York
Associate's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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General Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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General Studies
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Bachelor's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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Foreign Languages
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Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics
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Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics
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General Studies
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General Studies
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General Studies
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History
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History
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History
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Music
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Voice and Opera
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Voice and Opera
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Bible/Biblical Studies
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General Religion/Religious Studies
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Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
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Youth Ministry
A program that prepares the ordained clergy and other religious professionals to provide spiritual, counseling, and leadership services to children, adolescents, and young adults. Includes instruction in child and adolescent psychology, human growth and development, family studies, communication skills, religious education, youth counseling, small group leadership, planning and organizing youth activities, volunteer supervision, and youth evangelism and worship.See more schools with programs in Youth Ministry
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Bible/Biblical Studies
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English Language and Literature
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Business
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Business/Corporate Communications
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
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Management
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Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
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Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
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Business/Corporate Communications
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Communication & Media
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Education
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Special Needs Education
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Special Education and Teaching
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Teacher Training
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Art Teacher Education
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Biology Teacher Education
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Business Teacher Education
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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History Teacher Education
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Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Music Teacher Education
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Psychology Teacher Education
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Reading Teacher Education
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Speech Teacher Education
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Special Needs Education
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Interdisciplinary Studies
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Biopsychology
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Biopsychology
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Life Science
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Biology
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Biology/Biological Sciences
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Biology/Biological Sciences
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Biology
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Mathematics and Statistics
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General Mathematics
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Social Sciences
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Psychology
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 111% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
Athletics
| Member of: | NAA, NAIA, NCCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conf) Baseball (Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conf) Track (Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conf) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 12,430 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 11,400 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 1,030 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,065 | 38% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 988 | 11% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 3,899 | 97% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 5,476 | 78% | |
Any Aid: |
100% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 99% (Selective) |
| Test Scores | |
| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 10% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 453, Math: 363 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 593, Math: 650 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 88% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 17, Verbal: 15, Math: 15 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 27, Verbal: 27, Math: 26 |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Application Fee: | $ 20.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Recommended |
| Test Scores: | Required |
