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York Technical College
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York Technical College Academics
York Technical College was established as the York County Technical Education Center in 1964. A decade down the line, the institute was christened York Technical College. York Technical College-Rock Hill, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, offers associate’s degrees, diplomas, and certificates, as well as continuing education and distance learning programs. Students can choose from a wide range of subjects in areas of vocational, technical and occupational education. York Technical College-Rock Hill has seven off-campus sites that provide opportunities for education. Chester Center and Kershaw-Heath Springs are among the off-campus centers of the college.
There are three major academic divisions in York Technical College-Rock Hill:
- Business, Computer, Arts and Sciences Division
- Health and Human Services Division
- Industrial and Engineering Technologies Division
York Technical College-Rock Hill works with the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education and enables transfer of course credits to other public senior colleges and state universities.
York Technical College Admissions
York Technical College-Rock Hill follows a no-discrimination and open admissions policy. Specific programs may require students to be in possession of a high school diploma or a GED certificate. Students can either apply for admission online or drop off their application in person at the admissions office. A placement test is usually required; however, those who have taken SAT or ACT should contact the admissions office to check whether they need to undergo the placement test or not. Once the results of the test are reviewed, students can register their official admission in the college.
York Technical College Financial Aid
York Technical College-Rock Hill assists students in securing financial aid, providing adequate resource information, counseling services, and all other necessary assistance. Students can apply for different types of grants, loans, scholarships, part-time employment, and tuition assistance programs.
York Technical College-Rock Hill students are eligible for federal and state financial aid, as determined by filling out the FAFSA. Aid is most often given in the form of Federal Pell Grants, Federal Academic Competitiveness Granst, South Carolina Need-Based Grants, Federal Work-Study programs, and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants.
Additionally, the Legislative Incentive for Future Excellence (LIFE) Scholarship Program assists meritorious students by bearing the entire costs of their tuition fees and books. There are several other institutional scholarships as well, and eligible students can apply for them.
York Technical College Students
York Technical College-Rock Hill is a part of a suburban setting and has a commuter campus in South Carolina. The college is an equal opportunity institute and provides learning opportunities to students from diverse backgrounds. It serves a community of about 9,000 residents. Developmental and remedial education is provided to students at York Technical College-York Hill.
The Students Activities Office of the college looks after all social, cultural and other non-academic activities of the students. The college has a Student Government Association (SGA) as well, and this organization is representative of the entire student body of the college. In fact, the on-campus student clubs and organizations are all sponsored by the SGA. There are more than 20 such associations including the Jacobin Society (Political Science Club), Student Paralegal Association, Phi Theta Kappa (National Honor Society), Alpha Beta Gamma (Radiologic Technology Association), Surgical Technology Association (Scrub Club), and Christian Fellowship.
Counseling services are available for students throughout their enrolment process. Academic counseling and personal counseling is also made available to students in order to help them achieve their educational goals and maintain a positive outlook. New students are provided with a general orientation into college life at York Technical College-Rock Hill. The START Center gives students advice regarding departmental orientation, college resources, registration, and other necessary information.
Information Summary
Ranks 2477th overall and 40th in South Carolina
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
46.0 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$4,174 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
18 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
49% / 36% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
4,263 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Rock Hill, SC 29730
| Surrounding community | Small city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 45,913 (34,439 urban / 11,474 rural) |
| Households | 16,752 (2.6 people per house) |
| Families | 11,761 (3.06 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 16,966 |
| Pop. — Asian | 391 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 30 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 984 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 27,441 |
| Pop. — Other | 545 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Suburban-serving Single Campus
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Mixed part/full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Medium two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force |  —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending York Technical College?
Ranks 3386th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $2,988 | $3,312 | $6,864 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $96 | $96 | $96 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $125 | $138 | $286 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $4,174 | $4,498 | $8,050 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $14,472 | $14,796 | $18,348 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $6,100 | $6,424 | $9,976 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $3,036  $3,124 |
$3,400  $3,448 |
$6,664  $7,000 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,367  $1,050 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $8,852  $7,083 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,301  $3,215 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $1,842  $1,926 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does York Technical College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does York Technical College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,787 | 249 |  40% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,334 | 438 |  70% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $1,761 | 73 |  12% |
| Student Loan Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Any financial aid type | 558 |  89% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at York Technical College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 286 | 734 | 1,020 |
Hispanic | 27 | 36 | 63 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 18 | 31 | 49 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 26 | 48 | 74 |
White Non-Hispanic | 1,186 | 1,822 | 3,008 |
Race Unknown | 20 | 29 | 49 |
| Total | 1,563 | 2,700 | 4,263 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at York Technical College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 62 | 97 | |
| N/A | 62 | 62 | |
| 10 | 52 | 62 | |
| N/A | 58 | 58 | |
| 9 | 43 | 52 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
York Technical College Ranks 2412th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $46,240 ($45,937 male / $46,470 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 116 (50 male / 66 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 172 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.7 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $1,400,239 |
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