York University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in York, Nebraska with 428 undergraduates. It admits 52% of applicants, costs an average of $24,373 a year after grants and graduates 45% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
York University acceptance rate and admissions
York University admitted 52% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 450 to 540, math 430 to 570). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
York University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $23,800 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $10,500 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $36,428 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $24,373 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $24,373 a year after grants and scholarships, $12,055 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run York University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
York University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 45% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $50,139 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $21,418 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 43% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
York University majors and what graduates earn
York University awarded bachelor's degrees in 18 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from business administration ($50,936).
All 18 majors at York University
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business administration | 32 | n/a | $50,936 | $25,000 |
| Biology | 10 | n/a | n/a | $22,500 |
| Psychology | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal arts and general studies | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal justice | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by grade level | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Communication | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Special education | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by subject | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Computer and information sciences | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| IT and network administration | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| English | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Mathematics | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Music | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Natural Sciences | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Chemistry | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| History | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at York University
2 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 2 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Master's | 86 | $57,253 | $7,100 |
| Business administration | Master's | 17 | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 428 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 47% women, 53% men
- 11 students for every faculty member
- Setting: remote town
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at York University?
York University admitted 52% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does York University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $23,800. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $24,373 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for York University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 450 to 540 in reading and writing and 430 to 570 in math, and 16 to 23 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is York University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, York University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at York University?
45% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do York University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $50,139 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.