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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York

York, Pennsylvania · Public · 668 undergrads

Penn State York admits 97% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Penn State York?

97% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1050–1245 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

1,933 applied, 1,883 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Penn State York cost?

$12,374 a year in-state

Out of state: about $22,806 a year

What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $21,701.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$4,825
$30,000–$48,000$5,495
$48,000–$75,000$8,775
$75,000–$110,000$13,431
over $110,000$19,244

Out-of-state tuition is $25,672 a year, against $15,240 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $10,432 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Penn State York need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Penn State York's fall 2027 rule yet. Penn State York didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Penn State York's site

What it's like

668
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
Suburb
Campus setting in York, PA.
77%
of first-years come back for year two.
7.5%
finish in four years. 11% within six.
$71.8k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$24.5k
median federal debt at graduation.

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Questions people ask

What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York's acceptance rate?
97% for fall 2024: 1,883 of 1,933 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1050 to 1245 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $8,775 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $21,701.
How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at Penn State York is $25,672 a year, against $15,240 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $12,374 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $10,432 tuition gap gives about $22,806 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York's graduation rate?
11% of students finish within six years and 7.5% within four (IPEDS).