Campus & Student Life at York College

Home to about 7,529 undergraduates in 2020, York is a public college located in Jamaica, New York. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, York offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by York can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our York Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

York Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit York Disability Services.

York for the Military

While not a "service academy", York does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit York Veteran Services . For more information, check out our York for Veterans Guide.

York offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, York does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at York College

York does not offer on-campus housing.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at York College

There were 7,529 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 4,927 (65.4%). Part-time attendance was 2,602 (34.6%).

York College is Ranked #2,381 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, York is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank York #2381 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at York by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the York Diversity Guide.

York College Competes in the NCAA

York has a total of 209 student athletes, 104 men and 105 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to York College Athletics