A College Experience Built Around You
At York College, our approach to education is practical and experiential, focusing on real-world experiences that allow students to apply their learning beyond the classroom walls; and taught by faculty who bring firsthand experience and empowering support into the classroom.
Founded in 1787, we pride ourselves on our long-standing commitment to making quality education affordable and accessible. With state-of-the-art facilities, major courses available from their first year, abundant internship and high-impact learning opportunities, and an active, supportive community of peers, YCP students have all the tools they need to build successful and fulfilling careers – from day one.
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Your Effort Unbound
With a degree from York College of Pennsylvania, you'll gain as many tomorrows as you're willing to build.
A Space for You, a Community for Everyone
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Experts in the Field, and in the Classroom
At York College, we make sure you have access to the best in academics. We offer more than 70 academic programs, a 13:1 student to faculty ratio, and 90% of our faculty hold the highest degree in their respective fields. So, when we say we offer the best — we mean it.
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Start Your Journey at York
We are committed to students — whether that be in academics, personal growth, or community engagement. We are here to learn, together.