Transforming liberal arts higher education

As a private, moderate-size, liberal arts institution located in Southcentral Pennsylvania, York College has earned a tradition of providing quality education since 1968. With baccalaureate and associate degrees in 70 majors and master's degree programs in nursing, education and business administration, York College continues to build upon its academic programs to reflect growing needs in today's workplace. From mechanical engineering and forensic chemistry to nuclear medicine technology and sport management, York College promotes the creation of new academic programs to best prepare its students for the jobs of tomorrow.

Recognized excellence in education

York College holds accreditation by ten independent organizations, including The Commission on Higher Education, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, and membership in nearly 20 professional organizations. In addition, a York College education is respected by employers as evidenced by a 90 percent job placement rate of graduates in their chosen careers.

Students matter

Educators understand that the student comes first and with a student to faculty ratio of 15 to one, York College promotes the personal interaction that helps students to excel. The faculty and staff at York College excel too with 78 percent holding the highest degree possible in their field. Faculty members also foster relationships with area businesses to provide a real world perspective and to facilitate beneficial work experiences through student internships and independent study.

Facilities to get the job done

York College features "smart" classrooms with internet capabilities and computer and video screen projectors to enhance the instruction and education experience. Specialized laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment also provide faculty and students with necessary, scientific resources.

In addition, the college continues to expand and renovate its physical campus to provide faculty and students with the best resources available. In September 2004, Schmidt Library reopened following extreme renovations, with access to new electronic resources, including a wireless network and expanded databases with 14,000 electronic journals and 56 million book titles.

The Schmidt Library renovation marks the completion of the first project under the college's ambitious strategic plan. Additional transformation projects focus on providing more academic instruction space for the humanities and social sciences center and building a college theater to accommodate student plays, lectures by distinguished speakers and theater productions. A new 160,000 square-foot sport and fitness center is also under construction, with completion expected in early 2006.