School Overview
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 [email protected] 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
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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 |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Youngstown State University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (877) 468-6978 |
| Website: | https://ysu.edu/ |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://ysu.edu/admissions/apply-to-ysu |
| Address: | One University Plaza, Youngstown, OH 44555-0001 |
| Setting: | City: Small |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 12,110 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 35% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 17 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 7,635 (63% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $9,279 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $9,639 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 98% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $8,348 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Youngstown State University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Youngstown State University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 3 | 1 | |||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 3 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 8 | 8 | 18 | 4 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 4 | 1 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | 3 | 7 | 1 | |
| Education | 3 | 1 | 18 | 18 | 1 |
| Engineering | 6 | 6 | |||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | 6 | 5 | ||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 3 | 4 | 2 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | 1 | |||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 4 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 6 | 7 | 13 | 8 | |
| History | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 2 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 5 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Social Sciences | 1 | 8 | 1 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | 9 | 5 | ||
| Grand total | 37 | 30 | 122 | 58 | 2 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Youngstown State University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $9,279 |
| Out-of-state | $9,639 |
| Books and supplies | $1,100 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $6,478 |
| Out-of-state | $9,478 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 2,246 | 98% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,764 | 77% | $8,348 |
| Student loan aid | 1,326 | 58% | $5,751 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 8,184 | 72% | $7,260 |
| Federal student loans | 5,633 | 49% | $6,379 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Youngstown State University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Youngstown State University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 9,166 | 3,755 | 5,411 | Percent admitted | 100% | 68% | 67% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 21% | 23% | 20% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Youngstown State University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 12,110 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 10,938 |
| Graduate enrollment | 1,172 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Youngstown State University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Dietetics (DIET) - Coordinated Program in Dietetics
- Dietetics (DIETT) - Dietetic Technician Program
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program
- Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
- Dental Hygiene (DH)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
- Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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