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Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH • public • I | Horizon League | FCS
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Acceptance
80.3%
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Grad Rate
53%
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Cost
$23,975 / $24,335

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban
Student Population
Undergrad: 9,692 • Total: 13,195
Academic Calendar
Semester
Honors College/Program
Yes
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Address
One University Plaza
Youngstown, OH
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Website
ysu.edu
Region
Midwest
Carnegie Classification
Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 4,431 (45.7%) • Female: 5,261 (54.3%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 164 1.7%
Black/African American 838 8.6%
Hispanic/Latino 492 5.1%
White 6,782 70.0%
Two or More Races 353 3.6%
International 650 6.7%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
80.3%
4,658 admitted from 5,799 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
Test Flexible
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 480-600
Math: 460-610
Total: 940-1210
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
17-24
Application Types Offered
RD
Application Requirements
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Application Fee
$45
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
RD: Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
52.9%
4-Year Graduation Rate
32.3%
Freshman Retention Rate
77.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
30.2:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$23,975
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$24,335
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $11,045
Out-of-state: $11,405
Room & Board
$11,730
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $9,328
$30,001-48,000 $9,421
$48,001-75,000 $13,369
$75,001-110,000 $16,249
$110,001+ $18,235
Students Receiving Pell Grants
72%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
I
Conference
Horizon League
Football
FCS
Men's Sports (7)
Baseball Basketball Football (FCS) Golf Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women's Sports (10)
Basketball Bowling Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements
3.0 GPA / 19 ACT
In-State Awards
$1,000-$3,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$3,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$1,000-$20,000 total
6 automatic scholarships (12 total)
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Common questions about Youngstown State University

What is Youngstown State University's acceptance rate?
Youngstown State University accepts 80% of applicants, from 5,799 applications.
How much does Youngstown State University cost?
Tuition and fees are $11,045 in-state and $11,405 out-of-state. Families earning under $30,000 pay $9,328 on average after aid.
Does Youngstown State University require SAT or ACT scores?
Youngstown State University considers test scores but does not require them.
What ACT score do you need for Youngstown State University?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 17 and 24 on the ACT.
What is Youngstown State University's graduation rate?
53% of students graduate within six years.