by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow is the data on what it actually costs to attend York University, from sticker cost of attendance and projected degree cost to net price, debt at graduation, and aid breakdowns.
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The cost of attendance at York University stands at about $33,136.00 per academic year.
Below, the published cost is shown three ways — the full sticker price with no aid, the net price after the average grant package, and the net price for low-income students who typically receive the most aid.
| Tuition and fees | $23,000.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $10,136.00 |
| Total cost | $33,136.00 |
| That is roughly at the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $33,136.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$13,317.00 |
| Net price | $19,819.00 |
| That is 40% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $33,136.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$14,925.00 |
| Net price | $18,211.00 |
| That is 44% below the national average net price. | |
| Want the line-by-line detail? Dig into the tuition & fees page and room and board. |
Cost of attendance here has been rising by around 5.0% a year, so a full degree will cost more than a single year — the tables below carry that forward. The projections below run a full degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and the full sticker price. The loan rows amortise the projected total over a ten-year, 6.8% repayment.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Freshman year | $19,113.00 | $20,801.00 | $34,777.00 |
| Senior year | $22,096.00 | $24,047.00 | $40,206.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $82,323.00 | $89,592.00 | $149,791.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $31,362.00 | $34,131.00 | $57,065.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $947.00 | $1,031.00 | $1,724.00 |
| Total amount paid | $113,685.00 | $123,723.00 | $206,856.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Freshman year | $19,113.00 | $20,801.00 | $34,777.00 |
| Senior year | $20,060.00 | $21,831.00 | $36,500.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $39,173.00 | $42,632.00 | $71,277.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $14,923.00 | $16,241.00 | $27,154.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $451.00 | $491.00 | $820.00 |
| Total amount paid | $54,096.00 | $58,873.00 | $98,432.00 |
For the complete net-price picture, see the net price section below.
Net price reflects the true cost to attend after grant and scholarship aid is deducted. For most students, this is the more useful number than published tuition because it reflects the real out-of-pocket cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $20,951.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $20,129.00 |
Net price varies sharply by family income, dropping as need-based aid grows. Below, average net price is broken out by family income:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $15,941.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $16,730.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $18,012.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $22,335.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $23,714.00 |
For a personalized estimate, try the York University Net Price Calculator, or reach out to the financial aid office.
Dig into how aid is awarded on the financial aid breakdown.
The median graduating debt at York University is $14,250.00, which federal data classifies as a Low ($10-20k) debt-load classification.
The percentile breakdown reveals the full debt landscape:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $3,500.00 |
| 25th | $5,500.00 |
| Median (50th) | $14,250.00 |
| 75th | $27,000.00 |
| 90th | $36,500.00 |
How far apart the 10th and 90th percentiles sit tells you how uneven debt outcomes are.
For the full borrowing and repayment picture, see the student loan debt page.
Debt outcomes vary substantially with family income. Below, debt is broken out by low, middle, and high family income:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $15,510.00 |
| Middle income | $13,375.00 |
| High income | $12,000.00 |
Low-income graduates carry $3,510.00 more debt than their high-income peers.
First-generation college students often carry different debt loads than their continuing-generation peers.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $14,250.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $13,875.00 |
First-generation borrowers from York University graduate with $375.00 more debt than continuing-generation students.
The Pell Grant is the largest federal grant for undergraduates from low-income families. Pell vs non-Pell comparisons surface how debt breaks down by need.
The median debt gap between Pell and non-Pell graduates of York University stands at $4,775.00. This school is flagged by the Department of Education for Pell-related debt inequity.
The default-rate classification at York University is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 5.9% |
To put the rates in context, Stafford loans at York University reach $42,988,481.00 covering 2,660 recipients.
Veterans and active-duty servicemembers can tap dedicated federal aid programs such as the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 15 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $20,130.00 |
Explore GI Bill and military aid in detail on the college veterans page.
The figures above are a starting point — as you weigh York University, consider the following:
Explore the related pages below for a deeper look at the cost picture:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.