More selective than 93% of Nebraska colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $34,268. College Scorecard.
Higher than 44% of Nebraska colleges we cover and 46% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 0% of Nebraska colleges we cover and 23% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
York University acceptance rate & admissions
Of 506 applicants, York University admitted 241 and 114 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 880–1110 on the SAT or 16–23 on the ACT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
York University tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What York University costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of York University took 4.6 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Nebraska. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $19,343 | $88,204 | 11.6 years |
| $30–48k | $19,940 | $90,926 | 12.0 years |
| $48–75k | $20,531 | $93,621 | 12.3 years |
| $75–110k | $22,098 | $100,767 | 13.3 years |
| $110k+ | $22,789 | $103,918 | 13.7 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.6 years, the average time graduates took (22% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($44,130) minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NE (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $7,581 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
York University majors, earnings & careers
York University offers 19 bachelor's majors across 7 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Humanities & Languages · 5
- Science & Math · 4
- Business & Finance · 3
- Education · 3
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 2
- Arts & Design · 1
- Communications & Media · 1
Highest-earning majors at York University
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $50,936 | $28,370 |
Quick list of all 19 majors
- Accounting—
- Bible Studies—
- Biology—
- Business / Corporate Communications—
- Business Administration$50,936
- Chemistry—
- Communications—
- Criminal Justice—
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)—
- Education (Subject Teaching)—
- English—
- History—
- Liberal Arts / General Studies—
- Mathematics—
- Music—
- Natural Sciences—
- Pastoral Counseling / Ministry—
- Psychology—
- Special Education—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Communications → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in York
2 bedrooms $1,047.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 29 inches of rain a year, 28 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
No hazard rated high.
FEMA National Risk Index, York County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
York County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare York University with similar schools
Similar private colleges in Nebraska by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York University | 52% | $20,951 | 52% | $44,130 | This school |
| College of Saint Mary | 45% | $16,590 | 61% | $54,338 | |
| Hastings College | 72% | $24,452 | 49% | $51,303 | |
| Midland University | 66% | $26,267 | 42% | $52,163 | |
| Bryan College of Health Sciences | 67% | $26,919 | 70% | $70,845 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
York University would cost you $4,361 more per year than College of Saint Mary, on average.
- Lower sticker price at York University, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$1,510).
- College of Saint Mary gives aided families $6,064 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Nebraska resident | York University | College of Saint Mary | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $23,000 | $24,510 | −$1,510 |
| Books & supplies | $300 | $888 | −$588 |
| Housing & meals | $9,600 | $8,650 | +$950 |
| Personal & travel | $3,000 | $4,400 | −$1,400 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,632 | −$2,477 | +$845 |
| Sticker price | $34,268 | $35,971 | −$1,703 |
| Average grants | −$13,317 | −$19,381 | +$6,064 |
| You pay | $20,951 | $16,590 | +$4,361 |
“+” means York University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about York University
What is the York University acceptance rate?
York University accepts 52% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 241 of 506 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 880–1110 on the SAT or 16–23 on the ACT.
How much does York University cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $34,268 a year. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $20,951 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $19,343 and families earning $110k+ pay $22,789.
How much do York University graduates earn?
Former York University students earn a median $44,130 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the York University graduation rate?
52% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 69% return for their second year.
How long does a York University degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at York University costs about $93,621 after grants ($20,531 a year for 4.6 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $44,130 ten years after starting, $7,581 more than high school graduates in Nebraska ($36,549), so the cost is repaid in 12.3 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “York University: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/york-university (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).