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ACCEPTANCE RATE

68.96%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

100%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

14:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$8,202

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

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History Degree

The history program at York College Pennsylvania prepares students for careers in politics, publishing, journalism, media and writing, as well as business and commerce, public sector administration, and charity and voluntary sectors. The program focuses on general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing, and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Program courses include: historiography, historical research methods, studies of specific periods, issues and culture, and historic preservation. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer history degrees.

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York College Pennsylvania (YCP)

930 Hickory St, Scranton, PA

York College Pennsylvania provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in York, Pennsylvania and operated as a private institution. Nearly 5,600 students enroll at York College Pennsylvania per year.

Students can pick from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Security And Protective Services
  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Education
  • Recreation And Fitness Studies

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1450 to 1720 for the SAT exam and in a range of 20 to 25 for the ACT exam is typical among students accepted to York College Pennsylvania. YCP has an acceptance rate of around 73% of which only 15% decided to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found from the school site or by requesting an admission packet here.

The cost of tuition is around $17,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. Student housing is available for students, which costs approximately $5,500 annually. York College Pennsylvania may offer financial aid for students that are eligible as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for York College Pennsylvania is the "Spartans", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include the following:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division III)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division III)
  • Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Students may visit the YCP website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, programs, student services, and more.

Students Enrolled in the History Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. YCP offers a bachelor's degree program in history.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male4
Female7

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
American Indian1
White8
Unknown2

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the History program at YCP, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Historians

Description

Research, analyze, record, and interpret the past as recorded in sources, such as government and institutional records, newspapers and other periodicals, photographs, interviews, films, electronic media, and unpublished manuscripts, such as personal diaries and letters.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, historians employment is expected to grow at a rate of 1.7% from 2014 to 2024

History Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in human history and historiography. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may provide a better idea of the candidates YCP accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To support students and graduates, York College Pennsylvania may provide student services like those listed below:

  • Online course work available
  • Night and weekend classes available
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Assistance to find work

Intercollegiate Athletics

York College Pennsylvania is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Capital Athletic Conference)
  • Basketball (Capital Athletic Conference)
  • Field Hockey
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field, Indoor
  • Track and Field, Outdoor
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling