York College

1125 E. Eighth Street
York, NE 68467
http://www.york.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1890
Religious AffiliationChurch of Christ
Undergrad Students450
Endowment6,450,998
Application DeadlineAugust 31
Application Fee20
SelectivitySelective
Application DeadlineAugust 31
Tuition13,500
Room/Board4,300
Services
Associated FirmsN/A
Campus Safetylighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Servicesinternships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsN/A
Basic Servicesplacement service
MuseumsN/A
Periodical Subs301
# of Books102,152
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months49%
within one year4%
within two years2%
Campus Life
Students in fraternities46%
Students in sororities64%
Campus Size40 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing60%
College housing typeswomen's dorms (48%), men's dorms (44%), apartments for married students (0%), apartment for single students (8%), cooperative housing (0%)
Popular Events1). Songfest - Where the 8 service clubs put on a mini-musical for the college and the community 3 nights in a row (after months of work). 2). YC Night at the Movies - Once a month the students get to take over the local theatre (with 3 screens) and watch a free movie.
Nearest AirportOmaha Nebraska (95)
Nearest TrainLincoln, Nebraska (45)
Army ROTCOffered at cooperating institution (University of Nebraska at Lincoln)
Navy ROTCOffered at cooperating institution (University of Nebraska at Lincoln)
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, drama/theater, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper, yearbook
Number of Organizations23
# of fraternities4
# of sororities4
Students in fraternities46%
Students in sororities64%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Panther Press (once a month)
Honor SocietiesAlpha Chi (AX) National Honor Scholastic Society; Sigma Tau Delta - National English Honorary Society; Delta Psi Omega (Theatre)
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Spiritual Life Committee; Chi Rho; Heartland Campus Ministries Staff
International OrganizationsN/A
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Concert Choir; Chamber Singers; Soul Concern (Drama); Prometheans (Creative Writing); Marksmen (Student Recruiters); Phi Beta Lambda; Students in Free Enteprise; Student Association of Music Educators; Student Association of Choral; Music Directors; Student Education Association of Nebraska; Student Debate;