Resources for School Counselors
As a high school counselor, you play an important role in the college-search process. Students look to you to help guide them in finding the right schools to apply to and to assist them with the application process. Here you will find resources to help your students learn more about York and what’s required to apply.
You’ll also find opportunities for you to learn more about York College and the different ways you can connect with us throughout the year.
A step-by-step guide for college-bound students
This guide, provided by York College, is presented in Five Steps. These steps will help your students plan for college, guide them through college, and prepare them for life after college.
Additional Resources
York College at a Glance
- 3,500+ undergraduate and graduate students
- 70+ undergraduate majors
- 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio
- 163 full-time faculty
- 190 acre, residential campus
- 70% of students live on campus
Requirements for our competitive programs.
Students applying for these programs are encouraged to supply a standardized test score, if possible. York College has expanded the TEST OPTIONAL path for students applying to these programs. More information on the requirements needed to apply can be found at ycp.edu/admissions.
| Program | SAT | ACT |
| Nursing | 1100+ Total Scorewith a minimum 3.4 GPA | 22+ Composite Score with a minimum 3.4 GPA |
| Engineering (Civil, Computer, Electrical, and Mechanical) | 620+ Math Score | 26+ Math Score |
| Computer Science | 530+ Math Score | 25+ Math Score |
| Engineering Management | 590+ Total Score | 25+ Math Score |
| Education | 980+ Total Score | 19+ Composite Score |
| Medical Imaging | 1050+ Total Score | 21+ Composite Score |
| Respiratory Therapy | 1050+ Total Score | 20+ Composite Score |
| Forensic Chemistry | 560+ Math Score | 23+ Math Score |
| Medical Scholars with Penn State Hershey School of Medicine | 1370+ Total Score | 27+ Composite Score |
Student Activities
- 100+ active campus student organizations
- 100+ events hosted by our student-run Campus Activities Board
- 800+ student leadership opportunities on campus
- 62% of graduating seniors are involved in co-curricular activities during their time at YCP
- 2,000+ students involved in clubs and organizations
- Intercultural Life
The Office of Intercultural Student Life and Global Programming involves students and employees at York College in fun events and learning opportunities that help us embrace our differences.
Leadership Programs
Our student leadership programs are grounded in the belief that leadership is a learned process that includes people facilitating positive social change within their communities. The purpose of the student leadership programs are to provide opportunities for students to explore their personal leadership identity, develop and enhance leadership competencies, and prepare students for college and community leadership roles.
Campus Recreation and Athletics
Students can play for one of our 24 NCAA Division III varsity teams , participate in one of our 30 competitive club and intramural sports, or stay physically fit in our state-of-the-art Grumbacher Sport and Fitness Center.
York College welcomes high schools and college transfer student groups to visit our beautiful campus. The visit consists of a brief admissions presentation, followed by a tour of campus, lead by one of our Spartan Ambassadors. Visits requests are honored on a first-comes, first-serve basis.
To schedule your group visit, please fill out the visit request form by clicking the "Request a Group Visit" button below.
If there are questions, please contact Mady Sharp, Associate Director of Admissions, by calling 717.815.2212 or by emailing msharp3@ycp.edu.
YCP Codes
- FAFSA: 003399
- SAT: 2991
- ACT: 3762
Student Services
We offer more to our students than just study help. We have everything they need to achieve academic success.
Transferring Dual Enrollment Credits to York College
York College transfers in credits from all regionally accredited institutions. If a student has completed a Dual Enrollment program through an accredited college, while in high school, we will review this for transfer credit. The student will need to submit an official college transcript to the York College Admissions Office as part of their application process to have their credits reviewed.
Official transcripts can be mailed to:
York College Admissions
441 Country Club Road
York, PA 17403
| Early Decision Application Deadline | November 1 |
| Early Decision Deposit Deadline | January 15 |
| Regular Decision Deposit Deadline | York College offers rolling admission, however we encourage admitted students to submit their deposit by May 1. |
| Scholarship Deadline | Our scholarship applications are now open. Check out our Scholarships and Grants page for deadline information. |