York Technical College is a medium-sized public community college located in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The following is a detailed introduction to the school:

School Overview

Founded: 1964.

School Size: In the fall of 2022, the school has a total of 4,521 students, including 2,036 full-time students and 2,142 part-time students.

Geographical Location: The school is located in the city, with a beautiful surrounding environment and convenient transportation, providing students with opportunities to access diverse cultures and rich social resources.

Academic Education

Major Settings: The college offers degree and certificate programs in 36 different fields, including health and related affairs, business, management, marketing, mechanical maintenance and technology, etc. Among them, popular majors include liberal arts and science, multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary research, business administration, etc.

Teaching resources: The school adopts a semester-based academic calendar with a teacher-student ratio of 19:1. It has a professional teaching team. The teachers not only have solid professional knowledge, but also have rich teaching experience and practical experience, and can provide students with high-quality education and teaching services.

Teaching methods: In addition to traditional face-to-face courses, online courses and hybrid courses are also provided to meet the learning needs of different students.

Student situation

Student composition: The student group is diverse. In terms of racial distribution, 57% are white, 23% are black or African Americans, and 8% are Hispanic/Latino, etc.; in terms of gender distribution, girls account for 62% and boys account for 38%.

Campus life: The school has a variety of student organizations and clubs, such as student unions, academic clubs, cultural exchange clubs, etc. Students can participate according to their interests and hobbies to enrich their extracurricular life and expand their interpersonal relationships. In addition, the school will also hold various campus activities, such as cultural festivals, sports games, job fairs, etc.

Apply for admission

Application conditions: The school implements an open admissions policy, no application fee, no clear requirements for high school GPA, etc. International students need to submit language scores to prove their English proficiency.

Admission situation: The proportion of full-time freshmen is 41%, and the admission rate is relatively high. The retention rate of full-time freshmen is 57%, the retention rate of part-time freshmen is 28%, the three-year graduation rate is 25%, and the transfer success rate is 20%.

Study abroad costs

Tuition: According to the data from 2020-2021, the tuition and miscellaneous fees for in-district students are US$5,050, the tuition and miscellaneous fees for in-state students are US$5,410, and the tuition and miscellaneous fees for out-of-state students are US$10,354. USD.

Employment services

Employment guidance: The school provides students with comprehensive employment services, including employment consultation, resume preparation guidance, interview skills training, etc., to help students improve their employment competitiveness.

Corporate cooperation: We have established good cooperative relations with many local companies, providing students with abundant internship and employment opportunities. Many professional graduates can smoothly enter related companies after graduation, realizing seamless connection from campus to workplace.