Youngstown State University
Youngstown State University is a 4-year public school and urban research university based in northeast Ohio. Youngstown State awards undergraduate degrees in over 115 academic majors and is home to research centers including the Center of Excellence in International Business, the Center for Transportation, and the Institute for Applied Topology. Throughout the year, YSU’s Penguin Productions student programming board assembles lineups for a number of music festivals including Fall Fire Fest and Federal Frenzy. For sports fans, Youngstown State fields 19 varsity athletic teams known as the Penguins.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 1 |
Admitted Student Stats
83%
Submitting ACT
22%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 21
Average SAT Composite: 1083
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
11,835
Total Number of Undergrads
10,401
Classroom Sizes
0
100
13%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
37%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
18:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $9,372
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| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $9,732
|
Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
|
$9,775
|
| Books and Supplies | $1100
|
Aid & Grants
0
100
40%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
38%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,235
38%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,674
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$5,028
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
54%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,040
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,750
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$239
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
182
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
18%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Penguin
School Colors
red and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Missouri Valley Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Youngstown
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Columbus
Sharon
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
66%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$40,200
What Students Are Saying
3.39
Average Rating
Its a fun place to stay at.
The Rec Center is great.
Not really a whole lot of people there.
The Rec Center is great.
Not really a whole lot of people there.
Andre from WARREN, OH
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