York University

www.york.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$21,100

3.18% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$20,163

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

47.6%

506 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

585

70.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

36.9%

48 Graduates

About

York University is a higher education institution located in York County, NE. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at York University were General Education (77 degrees awarded) and Organizational Leadership (19 degrees).

In 2023, 216 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at York University. 56.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (120 degrees), 5.45 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (22 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at York University is $21,100, which is $−8,180 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at York University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 133 total borrowers.

Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at York University is $21,100, which is $8,180 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,163.

In 2023, 96% of undergraduate students attending York University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$21,100

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at York University was $21,100. The cost of tuition at York University is $−8,180 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of York University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$20,163

2023 Value

13.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 York University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,163. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of York University grew by 13.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of York University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,250

Room and Board

$375

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at York University was of $9,250 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 14.4% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $375. The cost of books and supplies increased by 25% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at York University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

96%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

96% of undergraduate students at York University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 1.03% with respect to 2022, when 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at York University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at York University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 133 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

York University received 506 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 5.42% annual growth. Out of those 506 applicants, 241 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 47.6% acceptance rate.

There were 585 students enrolled at York University in 2023. 36% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

York University has an overall enrollment yield of 47.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

47.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

241

Accepted Out of 506

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of York University was 47.6% (241 admissions from 506 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 57.3%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 5.42%, while admissions declined by 12.4%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of York University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

36%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

36% of enrolled first-time students at York University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

York University had a total enrollment of 585 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at York University is 414 students and the part-time enrollment is 171. This means that 70.8% of students enrolled at York University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at York University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 60% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, 9.57% Black or African American, 1.03% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.171% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.171% Asian.

Students enrolled at York University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (27.3%), followed by White Male (25.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (40%), followed by Black or African American Male (20%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (13.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

70.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at York University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 585 students. The full-time enrollment at York University is 414 and the part-time enrollment is 171. This means that 70.8% of students enrolled at York University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at York University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at York University was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), York University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at York University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
351 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
91 enrolled students
Black or African American
56 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at York University is 60% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, 9.57% Black or African American, 1.03% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.171% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.171% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 16 students (2.74%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 30 more women than men received degrees from York University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at York University is white (120 degrees awarded). There were 5.45 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (22 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at York University is General Education (77 degrees awarded), followed by Organizational Leadership (19 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at York University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (91 degrees awarded), Biology (14 degrees), and Business (64 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at York University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,745,041 people), Accountants & auditors (1,059,477 people), Other managers (920,348 people), Secondary school teachers (641,681 people), and Financial managers (555,734 people).

The most specialized majors at York University in 2023 are Education (91 degrees awarded), Biology (14 degrees), Business (64 degrees), History (2 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (28 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at York University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at York University are Education (91 degrees awarded), Biology (14 degrees), Business (64 degrees), History (2 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (28 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at York University are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by York University.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
40 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
14 degrees awarded
General Studies
9 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at York University was General Business Administration & Management with 40 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at York University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

123

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 93 degrees were awarded to men at York University, which is 0.756 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (123).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at York University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 35 degrees were awarded to men at York University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 7 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 60 degrees were awarded to men at York University in General Education, which is 3.53 times more than the 17 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

26%

100% Completion Time

34%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 26% of students graduating from York University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 34% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 34% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (59.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at York University is Female and White (59.5% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
120 degrees awarded
Black or African American
22 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at York University is white (120 degrees awarded). There were 5.45 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (22 degrees).

15.3% of degree recipients (33 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
71 degrees awarded
White Male
49 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at York University is white female (71 degrees awarded). There were 1.45 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (49 degrees).

Operations

York University has an endowment valued at nearly $22.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.67M (11.8%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, York University had a total salary expenditure of 14M. York University employs 11 Associate professors, 10 Assistant professors and 6 Professors. Most academics at York University are Male Associate professor (7), Male Assistant professor (7), and Male Professor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at York University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 21 employees, Sales and related, with 12 employees, and Management with 8 employees.

Endowment

$22.6M

2023 Endowment

5.99%

growth from 2022

York University has an endowment valued at about $22.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of York University grew 5.99% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $28.8M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at York University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$4.99M

2023 Salaries

1.48%

growth from 2022

In 2023, York University paid a median of $4.99M in salaries, which represents 35.7% of their overall expenditure ($14M) and a 1.48% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.36% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 7.41% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.48M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, York University paid a total of $1.48M to 27 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

11 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

21 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at York University were Associate professor with 11 employees, Assistant professor with 10 employees, and Professor with 6 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at York University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 21 employees, Sales and related with 12 employees, and Management with 8 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at York University was Male Associate professor with 7 employees, Male Assistant professor with 7 employees, and Male Professor with 6 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at York University.

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