York College

Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location: Midwest
Setting: Small Town Setting
Type: Private
Affiliation: Churches of Christ
Size: Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
York College Seal (Trademark of York College)
York College Seal (Trademark of York College)
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School Description
Provided by York College

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.

York College From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

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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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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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

Degree Programs at York College

Associate's Level Majors
Bachelor's Level Majors

Photos

  • York College Seal (Trademark of York College)
    York College Seal (Trademark of York College) [source]
  • York College Logo (Trademark of York College)
    York College Logo (Trademark of York College) [source]