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York University
York University admits a bit under 60% of applicants; strong grades put you in the conversation at York University, and the data below says what "strong" means.
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York University anchors the college town of York, NE, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its Churches of Christ affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
40.2% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 428 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 68.7% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 845 and 1060 — below the NE middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on York University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, York University received 506 applications and admitted 241 (47.6%), with 114 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 845–1060 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, York University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 430 | 460 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 415 | 480 | 540 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 19 | 23 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How York University compares
| York University | Nebraska median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 51.9% | 79.8% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $23,000 | $20,640 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $44,130 | $53,909 | $53,781 |
At $44,130, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($53,909). Look at York University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $23,000 regardless of where you're from. At York University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 428 — York University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
52.2% graduate within six years. Roughly 48% don't — ask a York University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for York University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 845–1060 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 51.9% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is York University's acceptance rate?
47.6% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 241 admitted from 506 applicants.
How much does York University cost?
At York University, published tuition is $23,000 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is York University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do York University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $44,130 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in Nebraska
- College of Saint Mary — 44.6% admitted
- Union Adventist University — 100% admitted
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln — 87.5% admitted
- Nebraska Wesleyan University — 79.8% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.