York College- York

1125 E 8th St, York, NE 68467

http://www.york.edu/

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School Description

Provided by York College- York

The 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.

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York College- York

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York 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.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
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
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 12,430
Students Receiving Aid:
100%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 20
Selectivity:
Selective
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Degree Programs at York College- York

Associate's Level Programs

  • Arts & Humanities

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    • General Studies See more schools with programs in General Studies
      • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
        A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs.
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Bachelor's Level Programs

  • Arts & Humanities

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    • English Language and Literature See more schools with programs in English Language and Literature
      • English Language and Literature
        A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.
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    • Foreign Languages See more schools with programs in Foreign Languages
      • Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics
        This program focuses on the extinct Semitic and/or Non-Semitic languages spoken in the ancient Near East, including those used to write historical Jewish and Christian religious texts. This major could include language instruction in Egyptian/Coptic, Sumerian, Akkadian, Babylonian, Assyrian, Aramaic, Cannanite, Phonecian, Samarian, Ugaritic, Syriac, Mandean, Hattic, Elamite, Hurrian, Hittite, Urartian, Lydian, Luwian, Lycian, Palaic, Sabaean/South Arabian, and other associated languages, plus allied disciplines such as philology, epigraphy, papyrology, numismatics, and textual studies.
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    • General Studies See more schools with programs in General Studies
      • General Studies
        An undifferentiated program that includes instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies.
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    • History See more schools with programs in History
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        A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of specific periods, issues and cultures; and applications to areas such as historic preservation, public policy, and records administration.
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    • Music See more schools with programs in Music
      • Voice and Opera
        A program that prepares individuals to master the human voice and performing art as solo and/or ensemble performers in concert, choir, opera, or other forms of singing. Includes instruction in voice pedagogy, diction, vocal physiology and exercise, expressive movement, repertoire, recital, and personal style development.
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    • Religion/Religious Studies See more schools with programs in Religion/Religious Studies
      • Bible/Biblical Studies
        Biblical Studies is a four, six, or eight year program studying the Christian and/or Jewish Bible and related literature. These programs are designed for those desiring an in-depth theological study of these ancient scriptures. Often, these programs prepare students for vocations as religious leaders, teachers, etc.
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      • General Religion/Religious Studies
        A program that focuses on the nature of religious belief and specific religious and quasi-religious systems. Includes instruction in phenomenology; the sociology, psychology, philosophy, anthropology, literature and art of religion; mythology; scriptural and textual studies; religious history and politics; and specific studies of particular faith communities and their behavior.
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      • Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
        A program that focuses on the theory and practice of religious outreach, social service and proselytization, and that prepares individuals for mission vocations. Includes instruction in theology, evangelism, preaching, medical and social mission work, missionary education, missionary aviation, emergency services, legal and political aspects of working in other countries, and preparation for ordination as missionaries.
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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.
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  • Business

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    • Business/Corporate Communications
      Learn to function in an organization as a composer, editor, and proofreader of business or business-related communications.
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    • Accounting & Related Services See more schools with programs in Accounting & Related Services
      • Accounting
        An accounting program provides the tools to practice accounting and to perform related business functions. This program includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations.
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      • Business Administration and Management
        Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
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      • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
        A program that generally prepares individuals to manage the development of human capital in organizations, and to provide related services to individuals and groups. Includes instruction in personnel and organization policy, human resource dynamics and flows, labor relations, sex roles, civil rights, human resources law and regulations, motivation and compensation systems, work systems, career management, employee testing and assessment, recruitment and selection, managing employee and job training programs, and the management of human resources programs and operations.
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  • Communication & Media

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    • Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
      A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, organizational, professional, and intercultural communication; speaking and listening; verbal and nonverbal interaction; rhetorical theory and criticism; performance studies; argumentation and persuasion; technologically mediated communication; popular culture; and various contextual applications.
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  • Education

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      • Special Education and Teaching
        A general program that focuses on the design and provision of teaching and other educational services to children or adults with special learning needs or disabilities, and that may prepare individuals to function as special education teachers. Includes instruction in diagnosing learning disabilities, developing individual education plans, teaching and supervising special education students, special education counseling, and applicable laws and policies.
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    • Teacher Training See more schools with programs in Teacher Training
      • Art Teacher Education
        Art Teach Education programs prepare individuals to teach art and art appreciation programs at various educational levels.
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      • Biology Teacher Education
        This program empowers individuals to share their passion for biology by enabling them to teach biology programs at various educational levels.
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      • Business Teacher Education
        Learn how to teach to teach vocational business programs at various educational levels.
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      • Elementary Education and Teaching
        A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter.
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      • English/Language Arts Teacher Education
        A program that prepares individuals to teach English grammar, composition and literature programs at various educational levels.
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      • History Teacher Education
        A program that prepares individuals to teach history programs at various educational levels.
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      • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
        A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the middle, intermediate or junior high grades, which may include grades four through nine by regulation.
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      • Mathematics Teacher Education
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      • Music Teacher Education
        A program that prepares individuals to teach music and music appreciation programs at various educational levels.
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      • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
        A program that prepares individuals to teach physical education programs and/or to coach sports at various educational levels.
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      • Psychology Teacher Education
        A program that prepares individuals to teach general psychology at the secondary school level.
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      • Reading Teacher Education
        A program that prepares individuals to diagnose reading difficulties and to teach reading programs at various educational levels.
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      • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
        A program that prepares individuals to teach general science programs, or a combination of the biological and physical science subject matter areas, at various educational levels.
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      • Social Science Teacher Education
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      • Speech Teacher Education
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      • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
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  • Interdisciplinary Studies

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    • Biopsychology
      Biopsychology studies the links between biophysical activity and the functioning of the central nervous system.
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  • Life Science

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      • Biology/Biological Sciences
        Students in this program study general biology at an introductory level. This major provides students with a broad overview of biology and includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations.
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  • Mathematics and Statistics

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    • General Mathematics
      A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathematical specializations.
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  • Social Sciences

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      • General Psychology
        A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods.
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      • Other Psychology
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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 98%
Part-Time 2%
Men vs. Women
Women 60%
Men 40%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 87%
Other 6%
African-American 3%
Hispanic 2%
Asian 2%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
Out-of-State 67%
In-State 33%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Nebraska 33%
Wisconsin 10%
Kansas 7%
Colorado 7%
Missouri 6%
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

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