York College of Pennsylvania: what international applicants need

What are York College of Pennsylvania's application deadlines for 2026–27?

York College of Pennsylvania has one application deadline for 2026–27: Early Decision on November 1, 2026. It also admits on a rolling basis.

• Early Decision is binding: if you're admitted, you commit to attend and withdraw your other applications.
• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is York College of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate?

73.7% for students who started in fall 2024: York College of Pennsylvania admitted 5,646 of its 7,657 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does York College of Pennsylvania require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. York College of Pennsylvania is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Decision deadline (November 1, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for York College of Pennsylvania?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 500–630 in Math and 520–640 in Reading and Writing (24% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 21–28.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is York College of Pennsylvania's application fee for international students?

York College of Pennsylvania charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does York College of Pennsylvania accept?

York College of Pennsylvania lists the TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, Duolingo English Test, and PTE Academic as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does York College of Pennsylvania accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes. The Duolingo English Test is among the English tests York College of Pennsylvania accepts for 2026–27.

How many recommendation letters does York College of Pennsylvania require?

York College of Pennsylvania doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does York College of Pennsylvania require the Common App personal essay?

No. York College of Pennsylvania doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does York College of Pennsylvania have?

36 of York College of Pennsylvania's 3,369 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 1.1%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does York College of Pennsylvania cost for international students?

York College of Pennsylvania's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $25,588, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $13,560. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $42,528 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source