More selective than 70% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
43% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 3% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose YCP over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
YCP SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, YCP is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 520 | 640 |
| SAT math | 500 | 630 |
| ACT composite | 21 | 28 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1020 | 1270 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
YCP admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 74% | 520–640 | 500–630 | 21–28 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 94% | 520–620 | 510–610 | 22–28 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is YCP compared with other Pennsylvania colleges?
YCP has the 34th-lowest acceptance rate of 111 Pennsylvania colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | 71% | 66% | $19,608 |
| 31 | Thiel College | 72% | 49% | $22,347 |
| 32 | Muhlenberg College | 72% | 82% | $28,905 |
| 33 | Grove City College | 72% | 83% | — |
| 34 | York College of Pennsylvania | 74% | 64% | $18,556 |
| 35 | Lycoming College | 74% | 60% | $19,140 |
| 36 | Gannon University | 74% | 66% | $22,553 |
| 37 | Chestnut Hill College | 74% | 49% | $27,970 |
| 38 | La Roche University | 76% | 57% | $20,794 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Pennsylvania colleges →
Who enrolls at YCP
College Scorecard; IPEDS
YCP admissions questions
What is the YCP acceptance rate?
York College of Pennsylvania accepts 74% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 4,647 of 4,933 applicants were admitted.
Does YCP require the SAT or ACT?
York College of Pennsylvania considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 43% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for YCP?
The middle 50% of York College of Pennsylvania enrolled first-year students scored 1020–1270 on the SAT and 21–28 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at YCP?
17% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (805 of 4,647).
Is YCP getting harder to get into?
York College of Pennsylvania accepted 74% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 94% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to York College of Pennsylvania overview