Located in Youngstown, Ohio, Youngstown State University is an urban research institution that boasts and annual student enrollment of over 15,000. Founded in 1908 as a small law school and operated by the local YMCA, the University has undergone several name changes and adaptations before becoming Youngstown State University.
Academic College and Programs
The University is divided into seven academic colleges through which the University’s over 100 programs are administered. Of these programs, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies claims the highest percentage of student enrollment at 6%. The General Studies and Nursing programs each claim 5% of total student enrollment.
While the University’s student enrollment consists of over 15,000 students, Youngstown State, for short, boasts a student-faculty ratio of 18:1. Approximately 35% of classes at the University have less than 20 students in each section.
The University’s employs 2,100 individuals, 426 of which are full-time faculty. Of these full-time faculty members, 165 are professors and the majority of instructors hold PhD’s.
Affordability
Both in-state and out-of-state tuition at Youngstown State is relatively affordable. The University, like many others, attempts to facilitate student financial aid by providing a number of aid opportunities. Recently, the University awarded over $150 million in funds to students and 88% of the total student body received some sort of financial aid assistance.
General Information
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Admission Office One University Plaza Youngstown, OH 44555-0001 (330) 941-2000 (877) 468-6978 Fax: (330) 941-3674 enroll@ysu.edu Contact: Sue Davis Director of Undergraduate Admissions |
Main Address One University Plaza Youngstown, OH 44555 (330) 941-3000 www.ysu.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 12,405 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 2,181 Degree-seeking undergrads: 12,090 Graduate enrollment: 1,243 Setting | Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $30 Online application fee: $30 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 81% Open admission, but with selective admission to some programs and for out-of-state students |
College Majors
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies African-American Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Acting B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Anatomy and physiology C Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting A,B Communications & Journalism Advertising B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Programming – General A,B Education Art Teacher Education B Engineering Chemical Engineering B Engineering Technologies Civil Engineering/Technology A,B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Family & Consumer Sciences Child Care Management A Foreign Language & Literature Foreign Language & Literature – General B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Athletic Training/Sports Medicine B History History – General B Law & Legal Studies Prelaw B Liberal Arts & Sciences General Studies B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Applied gerontology C Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Exercise Sciences B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Astronomy B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Public Administration B Security & Protective Services Corrections A,B Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor's degree C = Certificate or diploma |
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