Colleges in York County, Pennsylvania
York County is a county in Pennsylvania. According to Census data, the population is 233,184 (estimated). For the academic year 2024-2025, seven colleges are active for serving college programs in York County, Pennsylvania. In addition, there are 32 colleges located within 30 miles from York County.
By school type, there are two public and four private schools. By school level, there are two 4-years (or high) schools, one 2-4 years schools (community colleges), and three less than 2 years schools (career, technical, or vocational schools) based on the IPEDS data.
Six schools offer undergraduate programs and one schools offer graduate programs. The 2025 average tuition & fees of the schools in York County, Pennsylvania is $18,260 for Pennsylvania residents and $22,822 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 85.58% and the average SAT score is 1,145. A total of 5,538 students enrolled in schools in York County, Pennsylvania, of which 690 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges in York County, Pennsylvania
The following table lists 7 colleges located in York County and 26 schools near York County, Pennsylvania ordered by distance from York County. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
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| College Name | Distance From York County | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World A Cuts Barber Institute York, PA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 0.16 miles | $22,942 | 20 | - | 2 to 1 | - | - | - |
| York College of Pennsylvania York, PA Private, 4 years four-years | 1.32 miles | $25,588 | 3,825 | 64% | 15 to 1 | $8,340 | 73.7% | 1,160 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York York, PA Public, 4 years four-years | 1.71 miles | $25,392 | 677 | 16% | 14 to 1 | $32,774 | 97.4% | 1,130 |
| Empire Beauty School-York York, PA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 3.06 miles | $17,500 | 90 | 74% | 17 to 1 | - | - | - |
| York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education York, PA Public, Less than 2 years valid | 3.45 miles | $20,141 | 229 | 90% | 10 to 1 | - | - | - |
| YTI Career Institute-York York, PA Private, 2-4 years valid | 4.22 miles | $30,688 | 642 | 45% | 9 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Elizabethtown College Elizabethtown, PA Private, 4 years four-years | 14.69 miles | $37,950 | 2,283 | 76% | 13 to 1 | $37,250 | 77.9% | 1,200 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Middletown, PA Public, 4 years four-years | 16.55 miles | $26,958 | 4,478 | 26% | 15 to 1 | $33,698 | 97.6% | 1,220 |
| Empire Beauty School-Hanover Hanover, PA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 17.30 miles | $17,500 | 55 | 84% | 16 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Messiah University Mechanicsburg, PA Private, 4 years four-years | 18.98 miles | $42,240 | 3,373 | 75% | 12 to 1 | $14,040 | 79.0% | 1,230 |
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville, PA Public, 4 years four-years | 19.98 miles | $22,952 | 6,975 | 58% | 19 to 1 | $17,339 | 86.2% | 1,110 |
| Empire Beauty School-Lancaster Lancaster, PA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 20.64 miles | $17,000 | 85 | 85% | 21 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Harrisburg, PA Private, 4 years four-years | 21.99 miles | $24,400 | 3,650 | 34% | 18 to 1 | $17,190 | 87.4% | - |
| Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster, PA Private, 4 years four-years | 22.59 miles | $70,794 | 1,808 | 84% | 9 to 1 | - | 28.2% | 1,375 |
| Lancaster Theological Seminary Lancaster, PA Private, 4 years four-years | 22.62 miles | - | 66 | - | - | $22,630 | - | - |
| Cutting Edge Barber Academy Lancaster, PA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 22.98 miles | $19,900 | 22 | 100% | 12 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Pennsylvania College of Art and Design Lancaster, PA Private, 4 years four-years | 23.01 miles | $32,150 | 414 | 69% | 10 to 1 | - | 99.2% | - |
| Champ's Barber School Lancaster, PA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 23.01 miles | $18,900 | 62 | 71% | 20 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg Harrisburg, PA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 23.30 miles | $17,000 | 152 | 72% | 17 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Lancaster, PA Public, 2-4 years valid | 24.00 miles | $9,050 | 1,470 | 71% | 15 to 1 | - | 71.2% | - |
| Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork Lancaster, PA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 24.30 miles | $13,600 | 402 | 70% | 20 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg, PA Public, 2-4 years valid | 24.36 miles | $12,472 | 12,585 | 21% | 13 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Lancaster County Career and Technology Center Willow Street, PA Public, 2-4 years valid | 24.70 miles | $21,784 | 279 | 91% | 24 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Lancaster Bible College Lancaster, PA Private, 4 years four-years | 24.71 miles | $29,990 | 2,519 | 67% | 19 to 1 | $11,160 | 55.9% | 1,180 |
| Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education-Central Office Harrisburg, PA Public, 4 years four-years | 25.24 miles | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Barber and Beauty Academy of Pennsylvania Harrisburg, PA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 25.30 miles | $6,315 | 47 | 96% | 17 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Central Penn College Summerdale, PA Private, 4 years four-years | 25.84 miles | $19,854 | 684 | 51% | 7 to 1 | $19,074 | 18.5% | - |
| Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster Lancaster, PA Private, 4 years four-years | 26.50 miles | $32,933 | 1,439 | 69% | 11 to 1 | $17,172 | 41.2% | - |
| Lebanon Valley College Annville, PA Private, 4 years four-years | 27.76 miles | $52,080 | 2,146 | 65% | 11 to 1 | $37,061 | 83.8% | 1,240 |
| Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA Private, 4 years four-years | 28.25 miles | $66,640 | 2,812 | 83% | 10 to 1 | $4,500 | 38.9% | 1,370 |
| United Lutheran Seminary Gettysburg, PA Private, 4 years four-years | 28.72 miles | $25,500 | 254 | - | - | $29,500 | - | - |
| Empire Beauty School-Lebanon Lebanon, PA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 28.95 miles | $17,500 | 49 | 68% | 13 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Dickinson College Carlisle, PA Private, 4 years four-years | 29.65 miles | $65,650 | 2,314 | 80% | 11 to 1 | $3,750 | 42.1% | 1,380 |
| Average | - | $22,822 | 5,538 | 62% | 12 to 1 | $20,557 | 85.6% | 1,145 |