York University
Admissions
Interested in attending York University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into York University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into York University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, York accepted 57% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.
In the most recent year, 480 people applied and 275 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at York University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 39% ended up enrolling at York University, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into York University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things York considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Standardized Test Scores
Important
- Class Rank
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Application Essay
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Interview
- Recommendation(s)
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Geographical Residence
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into York University?
Grades
9% of freshmen who attended York were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 24% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
York is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
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