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Youngstown State University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Ohio

Youngstown State University

  • Public
  • Urban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
84.5%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹10,77,682Out-of-state
Students
7,961Undergraduates
Students per teacher
23Student to faculty

About

Youngstown State University (YSU or Youngstown State) is a public university in Youngstown, Ohio, United States. It was founded in 1908 and is the easternmost member of the University System of Ohio. The university is composed of six undergraduate colleges and a graduate college.
Youngstown State University has over 100 undergraduate degree programs and 50 graduate degree programs serving over 11,000 students in studies up to the doctoral level. The university operates a satellite campus in Steubenville, Ohio. Beyond its current student body, the university has more than 115,000 alumni.
Collectively known as the Penguins, Youngstown State's athletic teams compete in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. The university is a member of the Horizon League in all varsity sports, with the exception of football which competes in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, bowling which competes in Conference USA, and lacrosse which competes in the Mid-American Conference (MAC).

Admissions planning estimate

84.5% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 49.5%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 80.32%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 80.3% (4,658/5,799; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

84 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 5,799
Offered a place 4,658
Enrolled 1,317

28.3% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1010-1230
4001600
ACT composite19-25
136

What a year costs

₹22,92,222 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹10,77,682
  • Housing₹11,01,822
  • Books & supplies₹1,12,718
Sticker price ₹22,92,222
After aid (average) ₹11,99,230

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹10,43,866
Out-of-state ₹10,77,682

Average aid awarded: ₹6,07,740 a year.

Outcomes and support

75.7%
Retention
50.5%
Graduation
64%
Get financial aid
5%
From out of state

One teacher for every 23 students

Larger classes; seek out small seminars.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 65.7%
African American 8%
Hispanic 4.9%
Unknown 4.4%
Multiracial 3.8%
Asian 1.6%
Native American 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

Key dates

  1. Regular decision 1 Aug 2027 In 262 days

9 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Diploma
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Anthropologybachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Astronomy and Astrophysicsbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Managerial Economicsbachelor
Chemical Engineeringbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Civil Engineeringbachelor
Civil Engineering Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Programmingbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Dancebachelor
Dental Support Services and Allied Professionsbachelor
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Servicesbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Education, Generalbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Engineering, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Artsbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Geography and Cartographybachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Gerontologybachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Otherbachelor
Historybachelor
Hospitality Administration/Managementbachelor
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesbachelor
Human Resources Management and Servicesbachelor
Industrial Engineeringbachelor
International Businessbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Servicesbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Manufacturing Engineeringbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Non-Professional Legal Studiesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Administrationbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Security Science and Technologybachelor
Social Sciences, Generalbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operationsbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate84.45%
Total Applicants5799
Admitted Applicants4658
Enrolled Applicants1317
Application Fee₹4,227
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Regular Decision Date2027-08-01

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1010
SAT Composite 75th %1230
ACT Composite 25th %19
ACT Composite 75th %25

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹10,43,866
Out-of-State Tuition₹10,77,682
Average Housing Cost₹11,01,822
Books & Supplies₹1,12,718
Average Net Price₹11,99,230
Students Receiving Aid64%
Average Aid Awarded₹6,07,740
Out-of-State Students5%

Student Body Diversity

African American8%
Asian1.61%
Hispanic4.86%
White65.65%
Multiracial3.77%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0.05%
International11.54%
Unknown Race4.42%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingUrban
Years4
Graduation Rate50.48%
Retention Rate75.73%
Student/Faculty Ratio23:1
Total Undergraduates7961

Contact

Street Address1 University Plz
ZIP Code44555
Phone(330) 941-2000
Websitehttps://www.ysu.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/