- Acceptance rate: 52% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 450–540 reading and writing, 430–570 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 16–23 composite
- Average net price: $20,163 a year (2022–23)
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Type your GPA to compare it with what York University reported: an acceptance rate of 52% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 16–23.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. York University reviews each application.
York University GPA requirements
York University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and York University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
York University acceptance rate
York University admitted 318 of 613 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 52%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
York University (formerly York College) is a private nonprofit 4-year university in York, Nebraska, with 428 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered York University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 450 | 490 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 490 | 570 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 20 | 23 |
| ACT English | 15 | 20 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 18 | 23 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1022 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What York University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
York University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $20,163 a year at York University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into York University with a 3.0 GPA?
York University admitted 52% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA do you need to get into York University?
York University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at York University?
York University's acceptance rate was 52% for fall 2024: it admitted 318 of 613 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is York University hard to get into?
It's moderately accessible: more than half of applicants got in. York University admitted 52% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does York University require the SAT or ACT?
No. York University is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 39% sent SAT scores and 59% sent ACT scores.
What SAT and ACT scores do York University students have?
The middle 50% of York University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 450–540 in reading and writing and 430–570 in math; ACT composite 16–23, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How much does GPA matter at York University?
A lot: York University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does York University consider legacy status?
No. York University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does York University accept AP credit?
Yes. York University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at York University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $20,163 a year at York University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you applyRequirements can differ by program and change from year to year. Confirm the details on York University's official admissions site.
Sources
- College Navigator: York UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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