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Below are some of the most common questions we hear from prospective students and parents. If your question didn’t make the list, send an email to [email protected] and we’ll get you the answer!
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What type of school is York College?
York College is a 4-year, mid-size, private college that emphasizes hands-on, experiential learning every step of the way. We infuse professional training, internships, a liberal arts foundation with our Gen Next program, and other amazing, enriching opportunities such as studying abroad and our Graham Collaborative Innovation Fellows program, to create well-rounded, well-prepared graduates ready for today’s competitive careers.
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Am I a good candidate for admission?
York College welcomes test-optional applicants for all of our degree programs. For our competitive majors, it is recommended that test-optional candidates submit two letters of recommendations: 1) from their school counselor and 2) from a teacher.
Students should select a teacher from their 11th or 12th grade. Engineering applicants should consider selecting a math teacher.
Students that wish to apply using a test score can use the following guidelines:
- Nursing: Minimum 1100 SAT total score or ACT 22 composite score with a 3.4 GPA
- Engineering (Civil, Computer, Electrical, Mechanical): Minimum Math 620+ SAT or Math ACT 26
- Computer Science: Minimum Math 530+ SAT or Math ACT 21
- Engineering Management: Minimum Math 590+ SAT or Math ACT 25
- Education: Minimum 980 SAT total score or ACT 19 composite score
- Forensic Chemistry: Minimum Math 560+ SAT or Math ACT 23
- Medical Scholars with Penn State Hershey School of Medicine: Minimum 1370 SAT total score or ACT 27 composite score
If you have questions, please feel free to contact your Admissions Counselor.
Visit our admissions team page to find your admissions counselor, or email [email protected].
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Are you on the Common App?
Yes! You can find York College on the Common App. Or just complete our application while you are here.
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What high school courses are required to attend York?
Future Spartans’ curriculum should include a minimum of the following units: four in English, three in social studies, three in academic math (including Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry), three in laboratory science and two in foreign languages.
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What is your application deadline?
York College works under both early decision, with a deadline of December 1, 2022 and regular decision (also known as rolling admissions), in which we process applications as they are received throughout the year.
Early decision is ideal for students who:
- Want to apply to a competitive major, including Engineering, Nursing, and radiography and nuclear medicine within Health Professions.
These have limited seats available. But anyone is allowed to apply early decision.
- Want to get their financial aid package earlier than they would through regular decision.
- Want to secure their seat and breathe a sigh of relief that the college search is over.
Accepting York’s offer of admission as an Early Decision student is a binding agreement. Students who submit an Early Decision enrollment deposit must withdraw any applications submitted to other colleges and universities and are not permitted to submit additional applications to other institutions. Your deposit represents your commitment to attend York College.
Both options are available through our online application – just select the option you want in the drop-down menu.
- Want to apply to a competitive major, including Engineering, Nursing, and radiography and nuclear medicine within Health Professions.
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How much does York cost?
York College costs less than you think for a high-quality private college. For the 2022-23 academic year, the cost for tuition and fees are $23,328 and with room and board included, it is $35,738.
In addition, 99% of our students receive financial aid or scholarships, with the average first-year student receiving more than $19,000. You’re automatically
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Does York offer scholarships?
Yes! York offers scholarships to the majority of students. For 2022-2023 Academic Year, these ranged from $3,000-$40,000 for four years.
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What other kinds of financial aid
are available?York offers need-based grants, federal PELL grants, Pennsylvania state grants (PHEAA), as well as federal student loans. We strongly encourage students to begin scholarship searches early in their junior year of high school as many organizations have early deadlines.
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How much is Out-of-State tuition?
York College is a private institution. This means, whether you live in the state of Pennsylvania or live in Maryland or even California, tuition is the same for all students.
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How many students attend York College?
York College has approximately 3,500 undergraduate and graduate students. Big enough to offer plenty of clubs, activities, sports, and campus fun, small enough that people know each other.
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What is the average class size?
The average class size is 19 students. York College does not offer classes with more than 40 students. Keep that in mind when bigger universities tout small class size — they may only mean upperclass student courses, but you could be in a first-year student course with hundreds of students!
The ratio of students to faculty is approximately 14 to 1. More than 8 out of 10 York College faculty currently hold doctorates or terminal degrees, so you are being led by experts, many with a long list of real-world accomplishments to draw from as well.
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Is it necessary for a first-year student to declare a major upon entering York College?
While many first-year students will select a program of study, undeclared is the largest major for incoming students at York College.
Students that enter YCP as “Undeclared” are part of the Explore 360 program. Explore 360 matches each “Undeclared” student with an Academic Advisor and a Peer Advisor. The Advisors support each student on a guided journey of exploration. This personalized connection and meaningful interaction makes York College distinct.
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Are there opportunities to study abroad during my four years at York?
Each year more and more York students are realizing the benefits of studying in a setting apart from the United States. Presently, York College has affiliations with programs in 20+ countries, however students are able to study abroad virtually anywhere in the world and are not limited to a specific list programs. There are regularly scheduled information sessions which help students get started in the process and a Global Education Fair each fall. Opportunities include: Short Term, Summer, Semester and Full-Year Programs. This allows every interested student to participate in a Study Abroad Program.
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Is there a residency requirement?
York College is a four-year residential program. Students with a permanent address beyond 35 miles of campus are required to live on campus.
College housing includes traditional style residence halls, suites, apartments and college-owned homes on the perimeter of campus.
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Can first-year students have cars on campus?
Yes! Campus Safety issues parking permits for a fee each academic year.
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Are drugs and alcohol a problem at York College?
York College is a “dry campus”, no alcohol or illegal drugs are permitted on campus. This policy is regulated through the resident assistants in each housing facility, and enforced by the Department of Campus Safety. There is one upperclass student housing facility which allows those students who are 21 or over to possess a certain quantity of alcohol.
York College of Pennsylvania Admission Requirements
What are York College of Pennsylvania’s admission requirements? While there are a lot of pieces that go into a college application, you should focus on only a few critical things:
- GPA requirements
- Testing requirements, including SAT and ACT requirements
- Application requirements
In this guide we’ll cover what you need to get into York College of Pennsylvania and build a strong application.
School location: York, PA
Admissions Rate: 69.8%
If you want to get in, the first thing to look at is the acceptance rate. This tells you how competitive the school is and how serious their requirements are.
The acceptance rate at York College of Pennsylvania is 69.8%. For every 100 applicants, 70 are admitted.
This means the school is
moderately selective. The school expects you to meet their requirements for GPA and SAT/ACT scores, but they’re more flexible than other schools. If you exceed their requirements, you have an excellent chance of getting in. But if you don’t, you might be one of the unlucky minority that gets a rejection letter.
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York College of Pennsylvania GPA Requirements
Many schools specify a minimum GPA requirement, but this is often just the bare minimum to submit an application without immediately getting rejected.
The GPA requirement that really matters is the GPA you need for a real chance of getting in. For this, we look at the school’s average GPA for its current students.
Average GPA: 3.46
The average GPA at York College of Pennsylvania is 3.46.
(Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA.
With a GPA of 3.46, York College of Pennsylvania
requires you to be around average in your high school class. You’ll need a mix of A’s and B’s, and very few C’s. If you have a lower GPA, you can compensate with harder courses like AP or IB classes. This will help boost your weighted GPA and show your ability to take college classes.
If you’re currently a junior or senior, your GPA is hard to change in time for college applications. If your GPA is at or below the school average of 3.46, you’ll need a higher SAT or ACT score to compensate. This will help you compete effectively against other applicants who have higher GPAs than you.
SAT and ACT Requirements
Each school has different requirements for standardized testing. Most schools require the SAT or ACT, and many also require SAT subject tests.
You must take either the SAT or ACT to submit an application to York College of Pennsylvania. More importantly, you need to do well to have a strong application.
York College of Pennsylvania SAT Requirements
Many schools say they have no SAT score cutoff, but the truth is that there is a hidden SAT requirement. This is based on the school’s average score.
Average SAT: 1100
The average SAT score composite at York College of Pennsylvania is a 1100 on the 1600 SAT scale.
This score makes York College of Pennsylvania Competitive for SAT test scores.
York College of Pennsylvania SAT Score Analysis (New 1600 SAT)
The 25th percentile SAT score is 1000, and the 75th percentile SAT score is 1190. In other words, a 1000 on the SAT places you below average, while a 1190 will move you up to above average.
Here’s the breakdown of SAT scores by section:
Section | Average | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
Math | 550 | 500 | 600 |
Reading + Writing | 550 | 500 | 590 |
Composite | 1100 | 1000 | 1190 |
SAT Score Choice Policy
The Score Choice policy at your school is an important part of your testing strategy.
York College of Pennsylvania has the Score Choice policy of “Highest Section.”
This is also known as “superscoring.” This means that you can choose which SAT tests you want to send to the school. Of all the scores they receive, your application readers will consider your highest section scores across all SAT test dates you submit.
Click below to learn more about how superscoring critically affects your test strategy.
How does superscoring change your test strategy? (Click to Learn)
For example, say you submit the following 3 test scores:
Section | R+W | Math | Composite |
Test 1 | 700 | 300 | 1000 |
Test 2 | 300 | 700 | 1000 |
Test 3 | 300 | 300 | 600 |
Superscore | 700 | 700 | 1400 |
Even though the highest total you scored on any one test date was 1000, York College of Pennsylvania will take your highest section score from all your test dates, then combine them to form your Superscore. You can raise your composite score from 1000 to 1400 in this example.
This is important for your testing strategy. Because you can choose which tests to send in, and York College of Pennsylvania forms your Superscore, you can take the SAT as many times as you want, then submit only the tests that give you the highest Superscore. Your application readers will only see that one score.
Therefore, if your SAT superscore is currently below a 1100, we strongly recommend that you consider prepping for the SAT and retaking it. You have a very good chance of raising your score, which will significantly boost your chances of getting in.
Even better, because of the Superscore, you can focus all your energy on a single section at a time. If your Reading score is lower than your other sections, prep only for the Reading section, then take the SAT. Then focus on Math for the next test, and so on. This will give you the highest Superscore possible.
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York College of Pennsylvania ACT Requirements
Just like for the SAT, York College of Pennsylvania likely doesn’t have a hard ACT cutoff, but if you score too low, your application will get tossed in the trash.
Average ACT: 22
The average ACT score at York College of Pennsylvania is 22. This score makes York College of Pennsylvania Moderately Competitive for ACT scores.
The 25th percentile ACT score is 20, and the 75th percentile ACT score is 25.
Even though York College of Pennsylvania likely says they have no minimum ACT requirement, if you apply with a 20 or below, you’ll have a harder time getting in, unless you have something else impressive in your application.
ACT Score Sending Policy
If you’re taking the ACT as opposed to the SAT, you have a huge advantage in how you send scores, and this dramatically affects your testing strategy.
Here it is: when you send ACT scores to colleges, you have absolute control over which tests you send. You could take 10 tests, and only send your highest one. This is unlike the SAT, where many schools require you to send all your tests ever taken.
This means that you have more chances than you think to improve your ACT score. To try to aim for the school’s ACT requirement of 22 and above, you should try to take the ACT as many times as you can. When you have the final score that you’re happy with, you can then send only that score to all your schools.
ACT Superscore Policy
By and large, most colleges do not superscore the ACT. (Superscore means that the school takes your best section scores from all the test dates you submit, and then combines them into the best possible composite score). Thus, most schools will just take your highest ACT score from a single sitting.
We weren’t able to find the school’s exact ACT policy, which most likely means that it does not Superscore. Regardless, you can choose your single best ACT score to send in to York College of Pennsylvania, so you should prep until you reach our recommended target ACT score of 22.
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SAT/ACT Writing Section Requirements
Both the SAT and ACT have an optional essay section.
York College of Pennsylvania considers the SAT Essay/ACT Writing section optional and may not include it as part of their admissions consideration. You don’t need to worry too much about Writing for this school, but other schools you’re applying to may require it.
SAT Subject Test Requirements
Schools vary in their SAT subject test requirements. Typically, selective schools tend to require them, while most schools in the country do not.
We did not find information that York College of Pennsylvania requires SAT subject tests, and so most likely it does not. At least 6 months before applying, you should still doublecheck just to make sure, so you have enough time to take the test.
Final Admissions Verdict
Because this school is moderately selective, strong academic performance will almost guarantee you admission. Scoring a 1190 SAT or a 25 ACT or above will nearly guarantee you admission. Because the school admits 69.8% of all applicants, being far above average raises the admission rate for you to nearly 100%.
If you can achieve a high SAT/ACT score, the rest of your application essentially doesn’t matter. You still need to meet the rest of the application requirements, and your GPA shouldn’t be too far off from the school average of 3.46. But you won’t need dazzling extracurriculars and breathtaking letters of recommendation to get in. You can get in based on the merits of your score alone.
But if your score is a 1000 SAT or a 20 ACT and below, you have a good chance of being one of the unlucky few to be rejected.
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- 0-5%: Hard reach school: Very difficult to get in
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Application Requirements
Every school requires an application with the bare essentials – high school transcript and GPA, application form, and other core information. Many schools, as explained above, also require SAT and ACT scores, as well as letters of recommendation, application essays, and interviews. We’ll cover the exact requirements of York College of Pennsylvania here.
Application Requirements Overview
- Common Application
Not accepted - Universal Application
Not accepted - Electronic Application
Available - Essay or Personal Statement
Recommended for all freshmen - Letters of Recommendation
1 - Interview
Not required - Application Fee
No fee required for domestic applicants - Fee Waiver Available?
None - Other Notes
Testing Requirements
- SAT or ACT
Required - SAT Essay or ACT Writing
Optional - SAT Subject Tests
- Scores Due in Office
August 15
Coursework Requirements
- Subject
Required Years - English
4 - Math
3 - Science
3 - Foreign Language
2 - Social Studies
3 - History
- Electives
Deadlines and Early Admissions
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- Offered?
Deadline
Notification
- Offered?
- Regular Admission
- Yes
August 15
Rolling
- Yes
- Early Action
- No
- Early Decision
- Yes
December 1
- Yes
Admissions Office Information
- Address: 441
York, PA 17403-3651 - Phone:
(717) 849-1600 - Email:
[email protected]
Other Schools For You
If you’re interested in York College of Pennsylvania, you’ll probably be interested in these schools as well. We’ve divided them into 3 categories depending on how hard they are to get into, relative to York College of Pennsylvania.
Reach Schools: Harder to Get Into
These schools are have higher average SAT scores than York College of Pennsylvania. If you improve your SAT score, you’ll be competitive for these schools.
School Name | Location | SAT Avg | ACT Avg |
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University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | 1184 | 27 |
Quinnipiac University | Hamden, CT | 1175 | 26 |
Ohio University | Athens, OH | 1170 | 24 |
University of North Texas | Denton, TX | 1160 | 23 |
University of Texas at Arlington | Arlington, TX | 1160 | 23 |
California State University Long Beach | Long Beach, CA | 1145 | 23 |
Pace University | New York, NY | 1140 | 25 |
Same Level: Equally Hard to Get Into
If you’re competitive for York College of Pennsylvania, these schools will offer you a similar chance of admission.
School Name | Location | SAT Avg | ACT Avg |
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East Carolina University | Greenville, NC | 1105 | 22 |
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | Tallahassee, FL | 1105 | 21 |
Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | 1100 | 22 |
Old Dominion University | Norfolk, VA | 1098 | 22 |
Texas State University | San Marcos, TX | 1095 | 23 |
Georgia State University | Atlanta, GA | 1090 | 24 |
University of North Carolina at Greensboro | Greensboro, NC | 1081 | 23 |
Safety Schools: Easier to Get Into
If you’re currently competitive for York College of Pennsylvania, you should have no problem getting into these schools. If York College of Pennsylvania is currently out of your reach, you might already be competitive for these schools.
School Name | Location | SAT Avg | ACT Avg |
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University of Texas at El Paso | El Paso, TX | 1040 | 20 |
California State University Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | 1035 | 19 |
California State University Northridge | Northridge, CA | 1030 | 19 |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania | Indiana, PA | 1017 | 19 |
California State University East Bay | Hayward, CA | 992 | 19 |
Kean University | Union, NJ | 990 | 20 |
California State University Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | 985 | 18 |
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US Community Colleges | community college
Community colleges Graduates of such colleges are awarded an associate’s degree ( associate’s degree ). It allows you to work in junior positions or continue your studies at the university.
Types and programs of community colleges
community colleges study 35% of all students in the USA [1] . In total, there are about 1,050 community colleges in the country. Most of them are state-funded, but there are also private two-year schools. Municipal colleges are primary ( junior college ), technical ( technical college ), urban ( city college ).
The main difference between community college and the university is that they provide, first of all, practical skills. They allow you to quickly get used to the labor market. The workload in two-year colleges is slightly less than at the university. Graduates who successfully complete community colleges may continue their studies at a four-year college or university.
community colleges offers associate degree and intensive English programs. In community colleges there are also one-year programs in various areas, upon completion a certificate is issued.
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List of Community colleges USA
# | State | College name | Cost, year | |||
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1 | Washington | Seattle Central College | $3,779 | |||
2 | Washington | 4,361 USD | ||||
3 | Washington | Highline College | 4,576 USD | |||
4 | Washington | Green River Community College | $4,584 ce College | $4,590 | ||
6 | Washington | South Seattle College | $4,717 | |||
7 9 0055 | Washington | Centralia College | $4,991 | |||
8 | New York | Genesee Community College | 5,440 USD | |||
9 | California | Santa Monica College | 6,006 USD | 10 | Washington | Edmonds Community College | $6,093 |
11 | California | Sierra College | $6,214 90 055 | |||
12 | Iowa | Kirkwood Community College | 6,512 USD | |||
13 | California | Glendale Community College – California | $6,575Shoreline Community College 6 | California | Cypress College | 6,878 USD |
El Camino College and Language Academy | $6,880 | |||||
18 | Washington | Skagit Valley College | $6,884 | |||
19 | Ohio | Sinclair Community College | $7,356 |
Extended list of Community colleges
# | State | College name | Cost, year | ||
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20 | Howard Community College (HCC) | $7,440 | |||
21 | California | Cabrillo College | 7,462 USD | ||
22 | California | MiraCosta College | 7,512 USD | ||
23 | California | Citrus College | 7,646 USD | ||
24 | California | Golden West College | $7,804 | ||
25 | California | Orange Coast College | $7,836 | ||
26 | Arizona | Chandler-Gilbert Community College | 54 South Mountain Community College | $7,854 | |
28 | Arizona | Mesa Community College | $7,854 | ||
29 | Colorado | Otero Junior College 30 | California | Las Positas College | 7,932 USD |
31 | California | Chaffey College | 8,012 USD | ||
32 | California | East Los Angeles College | 8,110 USD | ||
33 | California | Los Angeles Pierce College | 8 110 USD | ||
California | Los Angeles Trade-Technical College 9 0055 | 8,110 USD | |||
35 | California | Los Angeles Valley College | 8,110 USD | ||
36 | California | Los Angeles City College | $8,110 | ||
37 | Illinois | Danville Area Community College | $8,325 | ||
38 | California | Santa Ana College | $8,360 | ||
39 | California | College of the Desert | $8,615 59 USD | ||
41 | California | Palomar College | 8 898 USD | ||
42 | Washington | Clark College | $9,258 0054 Valencia College | 9383 USD | |
44 | Oregon | Portland Community College | 9418 USD | ||
45 | De Anza College | 9,526 USD | |||
46 | Washington | Bellevue College | 9,571 USD | ||
47 | Pennsylvania | HACC – Central Pennsylvania’s Community College | 9,585 USD | ||
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49 | Arizona | Arizona Western College | |||
50 | Wyoming | Western Wyoming Community College | 9,870 USD | ||
51 | Nevada | Truckee Meadows Community College | 9,956 USD | ||
52 | Washington | Whatcom Community College | 10,095 USD | ||
53 | Wyoming | Northwest College | 10,210 USD | 54 | New York | Fulton-Montgomery Community College | $10,370 |
55 | California | Long Beach City College | $10,676 ) | 10,842 USD | |
57 | Virginia | Northern Virginia Community College | 11,693 USD | ||
58 9 0055 | Montana | Flathead Valley Community College | $12,159 | ||
59 | Massachusetts | Middlesex Community College | $12,170 | ||
60 | Illinois | College of Lake County | $12,530 900 55 9 | ||
62 | California | $12,792 | |||
63 | Pennsylvania | Community College of Philadelphia | $13,896 | ||
64 | New York | College of Staten Island of the City University of New York | $15,440 | ||
65 | New York | Alfred State | USD 15,477 055 | New England Institute of Technology | $30,000 |
67 | New York | Manhattanville College | $39,570 |
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Community colleges benefits
- Community college education is two and sometimes three times cheaper than universities [2] . At the same time, after community college , you can continue your undergraduate studies. You can save up to $40,000 over two years.
- Due to the fact that the workload in community colleges is less than in universities, it will be easier for foreign students to adapt to the new environment. In addition, there will be time to earn extra money or take language courses.
- From college, you can transfer directly to the second or third year of the university. Half of all U.S. bachelor’s degree students first attended 2-year college [3] .
- The requirements at community colleges are lower than at universities, and some do not even require the SAT or ACT.
There is almost no competition, so you can enter with a lower level of preparation.
- The admission age for international students in community colleges is 16. Many universities accept applicants only from the age of 18.
Disadvantages of studying at Community colleges
- It is believed that the level of education in community colleges is lower than in universities. The salaries of teachers there are lower, so talented teachers are more likely to go to work at the university.
- After community college it will be very difficult to enter a prestigious university. But when transferring to partner universities, there will be no problems. As a rule, these are not bad, but still secondary institutions.
- Graduates of two-year colleges with an associate’s degree on average receive less bachelors – 56,304 USD versus 40,128 USD per year [4] .
- Community colleges – small educational institutions, usually up to 4500 students [5] .
They have fewer events than universities and four-year colleges, so student life is not as busy.
- Studying in community colleges is considered non-prestigious. Due to the fact that there is practically no competition for admission, they are often dismissed in the American media [6] .
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Requirements for admission to Community colleges
Requirements in two-year colleges are lower than in universities. Three main documents for admission:
- Certificate of complete secondary education with the application;
- TOEFL/IELTS certificate;
- SAT certificate.
Sometimes you don’t have to take the SAT at all, just provide a high school diploma. Foreign students must prove their knowledge of the English language. True, this requirement is often conditional: they can be admitted to college even with average TOEFL results – 55 points. Many colleges enroll 100% of applicants. You can enter college from the age of 16. The application for admission is submitted online through the website of the educational institution.
2-year college-to-university transfer
In theory, a 2-year college graduate with an associate’s degree can enter any U.S. university in their third year, even the Ivy League. In practice, it is very difficult to transfer to prestigious universities: Harvard, for example, accepts less than 1% of applications for transfer [7] . But it is quite possible to enter universities with a lower rank.
Some community colleges have guaranteed admission programs ( Guaranteed Admission or Dual Admission ). For example, the City University of New York has six colleges. There are three dozen colleges at the State University of New York. These institutions offer college-to-university transfers through dual or guaranteed admissions.
More often than not, colleges and universities adhere to a credit offset agreement ( Articulation Agreement ). Typically, one college has Articulation Agreement with several US universities. For example, the famous American Academy of Dramatic Arts awards degrees associate’s degree . After that, associates can transfer to universities and colleges to continue their studies and receive a bachelor’s degree. The Academy collaborates with St. John’s University ( St. John’s University ), Antioch University, Hunter College, and Oklahoma City University.
It is better to choose a university for transfer in advance, at the very beginning of studies at community college . Study the requirements of the university and work for them. Most likely you will need:
- Average score – for good universities GPA from 3.5;
- A set of items for the future bachelor’s degree. It is necessary that your disciplines in community college roughly coincide with the university program. This requirement is very important. It will not be possible to transfer with an irrelevant set of items;
- Certificate TOEFL – usually this level is not lower than B2, i.
e. from 65 points;
- SAT / ACT certificate – at universities with partner programs, it may not be asked at all.
In general, the more prestigious the university, the higher the requirements. Check the exact requirements on the official websites of universities.
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Academic calendar and credit system in Community college
Community colleges begin in September and end in June. The training is divided into two semesters of 15 weeks, at the end of each there are tests and exams. In the summer, future associates go on vacation.
To get an associate’s degree, you need to collect 60 credits, which is exactly the same as two years of study. One credit is one academic hour per week for one semester.
Facilities and infrastructure Community colleges
Many community colleges have dormitories. International students can live there, with a host family or in a rented apartment. On the campuses of two-year colleges there are educational buildings, libraries, art centers, museums, cafeterias, shops, shopping centers, gyms, sports fields and stadiums. Laboratories are equipped in technical colleges.
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Employment after Community colleges
An associate’s degree does not offer the same prospects as a university degree with a bachelor’s degree. The average salary of graduates with associate’s degree is 40 128 USD per year, while for bachelors it is 56 304 USD [8] . But depending on the specialty, the income of a college graduate can be higher. For example, the starting salary of medical workers with an associate degree, i.e. nurses and nurses – 51,000 USD per year. This is not much less than that of bachelors, who, at the same time, spent much more money on education. True, in the long run, their salaries grow faster than those of associates [4] .
Specialty associate’s degree | Average salary [9] year |
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USD 62,177 | |
Nursing | USD 51,461 |
Allied health specialties ( allied health) | USD 45,226 |
Criminal justice and prison work | $43,986 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences | $34,707 |
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Many famous actors, sportsmen and even scientists started their education in two-year colleges.
- The College of Charleston, the oldest community college in the United States, graduated from actors Orlando Jones, Eric Avari, Thomas Gibson, and Washington Monument architect Robert Mills.
- Alumni of Juliet Junior College include several famous football players, as well as one of the leaders of the Apollo space program, John Cornelius Houbolt.
- George Lucas, Tom Hanks, Clint Eastwood also graduated from two-year colleges.
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Interesting facts about two-year colleges
- About 80% of firefighters, law enforcement officers, and emergency workers in the United States attended community colleges.
- Ilisarvik ( Ilisagvik ) is the northernmost community college in the US and the world. It is located in Alaska. Ilisarvik is governed by a tribal council. You can get to the college only by sea transport: the town stands on the shores of the Arctic Ocean, and there are no roads here. In front of the entrance to the college there is a composition made of a whale skull.
- On average in the US, tuition fees at community college are 64% lower than at a university or four-year college [2] .
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Low GPA Colleges: Over 100 Lists of Colleges that Accept Low GPA
Many low GPA colleges are willing to accept students with low GPA. So you don’t have to think about these colleges because there are many of them. Gone are the days when students felt that a low GPA would not allow them to enroll in a quality education. The good news is that everything has changed in the field of education, and this, on the other hand, has also affected colleges that accept low GPA scores.
Also, no matter what your GPA is, you have the chance to get into this institution and also take the course of your dreams. In a country such as the United States, a grade point average (GPA) is an important requirement that is considered by most admissions offices of any school before admitting students. The United States of America has a method they use to calculate GPA scores and they do it on a 4 point scale. Some universities prefer to use a minimum score of 3. Let’s get on with the topic.
What does a low GPA mean for colleges?
We need to get a better idea of the meaning for us to have a correct understanding. A low GPA depends on various personal goals and objectives, but in reality, any GPA below 3.0 means you are in the lower category for most universities. This means that a low GPA is a GPA below 3.0 and is considered an average GPA. There are times when the GPA can be made more difficult by unweighted and weighted GPAs. Even if you have a low GPA, there are ways to fix this problem.
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Is there a way to get into colleges with a low GPA?
Various colleges accept students with low GPAs, using 3.0 as the GPA. The main reason is the preference for standardized test results. For example, SAT and ACT test takers have high GPAs. In 2019, nearly half of test takers were found to have grades between B and F. Of multiple breakdowns, 31% had a B grade (80–89), then 10% got a C (70-79), and 2% had a 70.
In addition to that, regardless of your score, there are colleges with a low GPA that are willing to accept admissions rules. These colleges are ready to accept any student who has a high school diploma. Some universities set a standard for the minimum GPA they can accept. It can be either 2.0 or 2.5 to 3.9. Thus, you must keep in mind that this is different for different colleges.
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How to get into GPA colleges?
There are many ways to increase your chances of getting into colleges with a low GPA, and here are some tips:
List your strengths:
academic commissions the institution you intend to enroll in for your dream course, but other qualities you possess may make you a priority in the list of your dream institution. choice. Both undergraduate and graduate schools use different criteria for accessing candidates, such as volunteer work, part-time work, community service, and many others. For example, if you have awards for different activities, this may lead to different colleges with a low GPA to enroll you among their students.
Holistic admission:
Several colleges have set a GPA standard and there are other options for another low GPA. These institutions will generally treat your application as a package deal. This means they may be weighing other things to complement your bad grades. Some of the things they use are work experience, references, essays, and more. These things are amazing opportunities to gain a deeper understanding of your application and can also help you choose schools that will help you become a complete person rather than using your GPA.
Essay or personal statement:
Many universities try to know who is behind the GPA because it is used as a static number. These colleges tend to add various details in order to have a format for these things. The actual word count for the AP style has its own structure to allow reading and following instructions.
Your statement can be emotional, positive, and even creative to describe what you have learned. If you have any reason for your low GPA score, you can list it inside. It can give you strength to show the level of your development as a person. It’s not just about writing long essays, you have to be precise, focused, and make mistakes when writing.
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High Quality Letter of Recommendation:
A letter of recommendation is one of the documents you must have before you can get into one of these colleges with a low GPA. Many experts agree that these letters of recommendation will help spice up your application. Your reference or recommendation letter gives you an opportunity to showcase your qualities that cannot be seen with your GPA. These could be letters of recommendation from your high school teachers. They should be able to describe your progress in improving your grades, and your level of behavior may also be included in the letter.
In addition, employers can also make a great letter of recommendation to showcase your work ethic in their organization. It helps show how you work in a business organization and is a sign of trust and reliability. If there are any skills you are good at such as karate, programming, ballet lessons, etc. These instructors can help you write an attractive letter of recommendation to make you look like a pro.
Using conditional acceptance:
This is one way to get into colleges with low GPAs. This means that your score does not meet the requirements for full acceptance, but you may still be accepted immediately. This kind of acceptance comes with various rules to follow. As a student, you must complete a certain GPA or a certain number of credits each semester. Sometimes you may need to complete basic programs before you can study at any college.
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List of Colleges Accepting GPA 2.0
- Albany State University
- Dallas Nursing Institute 907 60
- Faith Family Christian University
- Fort Hayes State University
- Gwynedd Mercy University
- Lewis Clark State University – State University
- Medaille College
- North Carolina State University
- Texas A&M University
- University of Houston Clear Lake
- University of Maine
- University of Maine at Kent
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- Capital College of New York
- Southern Indiana Polytechnic Institute
- Galton Jones of Funeral Services
List of colleges accepting GPA 2.2
- Richland Community College
- Selma University
- Paul Camp Community College
- Morrison Institute of Technology
List of colleges accepting 2. 3 GPA
- College College
- Max. Henry County College
- Southern Suburban College
- Louisburg College
- Sullivan County College
List of colleges accepting GPA 2.4
- Southern Vermont College
- Southern New Orleans University
- Talladega College
- Cheney University of Pennsylvania
- Southeastern Technical Institute
- Public Louisiana Delta College
- University of the West
score 2.5
- ECPI University
- Endicott College
- Grace Christian University
- Southern Indiana University
- Southern New Hampshire University
- Grand Canyon University
List of colleges accepting GPA 2.6
- Lincoln University 9076 0
- Lincoln College
- New England College
- Coppin State University
- Shaw University
- Lane College
List of colleges accepting GPA 2. 7
- Wesley College
- Fresno City College
- Central State University
- Bloomfield College
- Virginia Union University
- Florida Memorial University
- College
- Louis National University
List of Colleges Accepting GPA 2.8
- Texas Southern University
- Savannah State University
- Grambling State University
- Northeastern Illinois University
- Dean College
- Fort Valley State University
- Kentucky State University
- Langston University
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- University of Tennessee
- University of Baltimore
- Albany State University
- Virginia State University
- Norfolk State University
- Mount Olive University
- Texas College
- Franklin Pierce University
List of colleges accepting GPA 3.