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Tuition

$8,949

$14,906

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state More Financial Details

Not Selective

86%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,867
Declined + 591
Total Received 4,458
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Public

12,644

undergraduate students

1,155

graduate students

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undergraduateRatios

48%

52%

male

female

1  :  18

teacher

students

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Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

700-800
2%
600-699
10%
500-599
22%
400-499
40%
300-399
23%
200-299
3%
700-800
4%
600-699
11%
500-599
25%
400-499
39%
300-399
19%
200-299
2%
700-800
2%
600-699
6%
500-599
21%
400-499
37%
300-399
30%
200-299
4%
30-36
6%
24-29
16%
18-23
40%
12-17
30%
6-11
8%
Below 6
0
30-36
3%
24-29
23%
18-23
35%
12-17
39%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
3%
24-29
20%
18-23
48%
12-17
28%
6-11
1%
Below 6
0
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Criminal Justice
  2. Nursing
  3. General Studies
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School Facts

Youngstown State is a public, multipurpose university. It was founded as a school of law in 1908, gained university status in 1955, and became a member of the state system of higher education in 1967. Its 150-acre campus is located less than a mile from downtown Youngstown.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 13,799
Established in 1908
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
AAFCS (American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences)
ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.)
ADA (American Dental Association)
ADiA (American Dietetic Association)
CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs)
CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs)
CEPH (Council on Education for Public Health)
CoA-NA (CoA-NA)
CSWE (Council on Social Work Education)
NAACLS (National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences)
NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design)
NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre)
NCACS (North Central Assn. of Colleges and Schools)
NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)
NLN (National League for Nursing)

Codes

SAT 1975
ACT 3368

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Youngstown, OH

200-acre urban campus in Youngstown (population: 66,571), 60 miles from both Cleveland and Pittsburgh. Served by air, bus, and train; major airports serve Cleveland and Pittsburgh. Public transportation serves campus.

Youngstown State University
1 University Plaza
Youngstown, OH 44555

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Campus Life

yes
Housing available
10%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
19%
Percent of freshman that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alchohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Greek Life

 
6 fraternities 2% of male students
 
6 sororities 2% of female students

% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
11%
Top 1/4
26%
Top 1/2
53%
Bottom 1/2
47%
Bottom 1/4
21%

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

700-800
2%
600-699
10%
500-599
22%
400-499
40%
300-399
23%
200-299
3%
700-800
4%
600-699
11%
500-599
25%
400-499
39%
300-399
19%
200-299
2%
700-800
2%
600-699
6%
500-599
21%
400-499
37%
300-399
30%
200-299
4%
30-36
6%
24-29
16%
18-23
40%
12-17
30%
6-11
8%
Below 6
0
30-36
3%
24-29
23%
18-23
35%
12-17
39%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
3%
24-29
20%
18-23
48%
12-17
28%
6-11
1%
Below 6
0

Admissions Facts

Application fee $40
Common application accepted no
Application deadline February 15 (priority deadline)
August 1
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)
Required/GED accepted
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Geographical residence
Standardized test scores
State residency

Important

Class rank
Secondary school record

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Religious affiliation/commitment
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

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Not Selective

86%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,867
Declined + 591
Total Received 4,458

Admissions Contact

Sue Davis
Director of Admissions
P: 330 941-2000
F: 330 941-3674
enroll@ysu.edu

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Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $33,012,954
State $3,681,657
Institutional $1,070,703
Other external $2,471,169
Total $40,236,483

Non-need-based

Federal $323,695
State $1,215,113
Institutional $1,320,030
Other external $5,033,214
Total $7,892,052

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
football
golf
soccer
softball
swimming
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Gateway Football Conference (Division I, Football I-AA), Horizon League (Division I)
Mascot
Penguin
School colors
red and white

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Adolescent/Young Adult Education
Advertising/Public Relations
Africana Studies
Allied Health
American Studies
Anthropology
Applied Behavior Analysis
Art Education
Art History
Art/Technology
Arts Education
Astronomy/Physics
Biology
Biology-Physical Therapy Track
Business
Business Administration
Business Economics
Business Technology
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Civil/Construction Engineering Technology
Civil/Environmental Engineering
Clinical Laboratory Science
Clinical Laboratory Technology
Combined Sciences
Communication Studies
Communication Studies/Interpersonal/Organizational Track
Communication Studies/Media Track
Communication Studies/Persuasion Track
Community Health
Computer Information Systems
Computer Science
Computer/Information Systems
Counseling
Creative Writing
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice/Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement
Criminal Justice/Loss Prevention
Curriculum/Instruction
Dance
Dental Hygiene
Dietetic Technician
Drafting/Design Technology
Drama/Theatre Education
Early Childhood Education
Earth Science Education
Economics
Education
Education/Technology
Educational Administration
Educational Leadership
Electric Utility Technology
Electric Utility Technology/Power Plant Option
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering Technology
Electrical Engineering Technology/Computer Option
Electrical Engineering/Biomedical Option
Electrical Engineering/Computer/Digital Option
Elementary Education
Elementary/Kindergarten Education
Elementary/Secondary Curriculum
Emergency Medical Technology
Engineering
English
English/English Studies Option
English/Literature Studies Option
Environmental Studies
Executive M.B.A.
Exercise Science
Exercise Science/Physical Therapy Track
Family/Consumer Science Education
Family/Consumer Studies
Finance
Financial Economics
Food/Nutrition
Forensic Science
Forensic Science/Anthropology Track
Forensic Science/Biology Track
Forensic Science/Chemistry Track
Forensic Science/Generalist Track
French
French Education
General Administration
General Business
General Fine Arts
General Studies
Geography
Geology
German
Gerontology
Gifted/Talented Education
Graphic Design
Health Education
Health/Human Services
History
Hospitality Management
Human Ecology
Human Resources Management
Industrial/Systems Engineering
Information Technology
Information Technology/E-Commerce Option
Information Technology/Multimedia/Web Option
Information Technology/Network Option
Information Technology/Security Option
Information Technology/Technical Support Option
Integrated Business Education
Integrated Language Arts Education
Integrated Mathematics
Integrated Science Education
Integrated Social Studies Education
Intervention Services
Italian
Italian Education
Journalism
Labor Studies Technology
Life Sciences Education
Literacy
Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Marketing Management
Materials Engineering
Materials Science/Engineering
Mathematics
Mathematics/Actuarial Math Track
Mathematics/Applied Math Track
Mathematics/Quantitative Business Track
Mathematics/Statistics Track
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Medical Assisting Technology
Merchandising/Fashion/Interior
Middle Childhood Education
Middle School Education
Multi-Age Education
Music Composition
Music Education
Music History/Literature
Music Performance
Music Theory
Music Theory/Composition
Music/Jazz Studies
Music/Performance
Nurse Anesthetist
Nursing
Nursing Education
Nursing Home Administration
Nursing R.N./B.S.N. Completion Program
Nursing/School Nurse Option
Operations Management
Painting
Philosophy
Philosophy Pre-counseling Track
Photography
Physical Education
Physical Sciences Education
Physical Therapy
Physics
Physics/Astronomy
Political Science
Political Science/Public Management Track
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Law
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Dentistry/Pre-Forestry
Pre-Optometry
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Veterinary
Printmaking
Professional Writing/Editing
Psychology
Psychology/Physical Therapy Track
Public Health
Religious Studies
Religious Studies Pre-counseling Track
Respiratory Care
Respiratory Care/Sleep Diagnostics Option
School Health Education
School Psychology
Secondary Education
Social Services Technology
Social Studies
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Spanish Education
Spatial Art
Special Education
Special Education Intervention Specialist
Studio Art
Telecommunications
Theatre
Theatre Studies
Theatre/Musical Theatre
Vocational Education
Vocational Home Economics

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Undergraduate

92%

12,644
students

Female
52%
6,627

Male
48%
6,017

Graduate

8%

1,155
students

Female
62%
712

Male
38%
443

undergraduateFull-time

78%

9,906
students

Female
51%
5,018

Male
49%
4,888

undergraduatePart-time

22%

2,738
students

Female
59%
1,609

Male
41%
1,129

Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
15%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Hispanic/Latino
71%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
1%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

82%

Transfer applicants accepted

67%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: August 1

Spring: December 1

Summer: April 1

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

30

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

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Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

90%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

Internation Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 58
Countries most often represented Brazil
Canada
China
India
Nepal
Saudia Arabia
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Jef Davis
Director, Center for International Studies and Programs
330 941-2769
jcdavis@ysu.edu

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