Consumer Information for Current and Prospective Students

York College is required by federal law to provide current and prospective students, their families and the general public access to certain information to which they are entitled as consumers. This page gathers important details required by the Higher Education Act. Explore the sections below to learn more.

Institutional and Program Accreditation

York College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), 1007 North Orange Street 4th Floor, MB #166, Wilmington, DE 19801267-284-5000. The MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The college is also accredited by the State of New York (NYSDOE). 

Please read the Middle States Commission Policy on Complaints Involving Member and Candidate Institutions for a complete explanation of how to communicate with the Commission regarding a complaint. The Commission’s complaint procedures are created to address non-compliance with the Commission’s standards for accreditation, requirements of affiliation, policies or procedures, or the institution’s own policies or procedures.

All academic programs are registered by the New York State Education Department. Within York College, we also have some program-specific accreditations.

York College Statement of Accreditation Status