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York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education

Type Less than 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 10 to 1
Students retention rate 93%
On-time graduation rate 87%

Located in York, Pennsylvania, York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education is accredited by the Pennsylvania State Board of Vocational Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education boasts an impressive student retention rate of 93% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Pennsylvania State Board of Vocational Education

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education are Welding Technology/Welder, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Medical/Clinical Assistant. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Welding Technology/Welder

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education was $10,684. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education net price calculator

$10,684

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, public colleges in Pennsylvania and nationwide.

Pennsylvania's average $17,850
National average $12,007
Below is the net price of York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $10,684 $2,456 (30%) $9,006 $10,766 $11,071 $12,947 $15,842
2021 $8,228 $3,416 (29%) $12,304 $12,713 $14,823
2020 $11,644 $638 (6%) $9,310 $12,997 $14,285 $15,030
2019 $11,006 $146 (1%) $12,622 $7,983 $11,953 $12,343
2018 $10,860 $2,327 (27%) $12,007 $11,261 $14,621 $14,913 $14,913
2017 $8,533 $1,058 (14%) $11,231 $13,344 $13,907 $14,457
2016 $7,475 $403 (6%) $11,516 $11,609 $13,067 $13,726 $13,726
2015 $7,072 $2,434 (52%) $10,900 $11,347 $12,973 $12,256 $13,668
2014 $4,638 -- $7,999 $6,818 $8,210 $10,135 $10,435

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 52 of freshman students at York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education received on average $11,013 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$11,013
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 53 52% $5,769 $305,763
Other Federal Grant 53 52% $8,565 $453,933
State Grant/Scholarships 53 52% $2,448 $129,750
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 53 52% $11,013 $583,683

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 73% of freshman students at York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education received $7,892 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,892
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 74 73% $7,892 $583,976
Private Loans 1 1% $7,000 $7,000
Total Loans 74 73% $7,986 $590,976

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

NO DATA

Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$10,390
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 75

Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

Undergraduate Certificate 51 students

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 12 students

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 7 students

Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 5 students

Transportation and Logistics

Total number of students graduated under this category 56

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 56 students

Automotive Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 21

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 10 students

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 7 students

Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 4 students

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 12

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 12 students

Precision Production

Total number of students graduated under this category 10

Welding Technology/Welder

Undergraduate Certificate 10 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 55 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 48 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 48 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

87.3%

Dropout Rate

Out of 55 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 7 students dropped out of the school.

12.7%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

High

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education is slightly skewed towards women students, with 50.7% of undergraduate students being women and 49.3% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 223, with 113 women and 110 men.

  • men 49.3% 110 students
  • women 50.7% 113 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 22-24 21% 47 students
  • 18-19 16% 35 students
  • 30-34 13% 29 students
  • 25-29 12% 27 students
  • 20-21 10% 22 students
  • 40-49 10% 21 students
  • 35-39 7% 15 students
  • 50-64 7% 15 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Credit for military training