Institutional Overview
Established in 1787, York College of Pennsylvania is a private, four-year college located in the city of York, a hub of arts and industry between Baltimore and Philadelphia. Housed on 190 picturesque acres, the College is known for its focus on experiential learning and community engagement, serving over 3,800 undergraduate and graduate students in more than 70 baccalaureate majors, along with 30+ professional graduate degree and certificate programs. York College is deeply rooted in the liberal arts and recognized for excellence in its professional business, education, engineering, and nursing programs. The College’s robust recreation and athletics program is among the best in the region, and is home to 24 NCAA Division III sports teams and 25+ intramural/club sports. York prides itself on its experienced, engaged faculty; its high-impact and student-centric philosophy; and its long-standing commitment to affordability and accessibility.
Mission Statement
York College prepares its graduates for productive and purposeful lives. As a diverse community of educators and learners, we provide high-quality, private education that emphasizes personal development, close faculty/student mentoring relationships, and real-world experiences. We partner with our community for the benefit of both our students and the broader region. We strive to make this world-class, private education financially accessible.
Vision Statement
York College will be the premier destination for students seeking an education that integrates career preparation with a strong foundation in the liberal arts, and will be a catalyst for positive change in higher education and in the broader community.
York College will stand apart through:
- Our graduates, known for their readiness to compete in dynamic and competitive global environments, and for the innovative spirit they bring to their life’s work;
- Our faculty, known for their expertise, engaging teaching techniques and their commitment to student success;
- Our programs, known for their academic excellence and their relevance to a world of careers; and
- Our campus and community, known for the distinctive curricular and co-curricular experiences that support student development and our commitment to economic, social, and environmental sustainability.
Institutional Student Learning Outcomes
Critical & Creative Thinking: YCP students locate and analyze relevant and accurate sources of information, employ appropriate research and creative methods, and consider interdisciplinary perspectives to develop new and useful solutions to a range of questions, problems, and issues.
Communication: YCP students effectively and ethically communicate ideas and information with diverse audiences using the appropriate media and genres for a range of academic, personal, professional, and public situations.
Quantitative Literacy: YCP students effectively analyze, interpret, and communicate quantitative data and information to identify, explore, and respond to questions, problems and issues appropriately and ethically for a range of situations.
Citizenship & Intercultural Competency: YCP students demonstrate the awareness, attitudes, knowledge, and skills required to effectively and equitably engage, include, and collaborate with people from different local and global cultures.
Professionalism: YCP students proactively engage with career-readiness to develop professional identities, behaviors, skills, and practices through continual reflection on their strengths and areas for growth, exploration of career and professional opportunities, and networking to build relationships.
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