Youngstown State University (YSU)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,154
Student to faculty ratio	17 to 1
Acceptance rate	78%
Students retention rate	75%
On-time graduation rate	47%

Located in Youngstown, Ohio, YSU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 78% indicates that YSU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Youngstown State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at YSU is reported to be 47%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Ohio state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 35% whereas the national average was 49%.

YSU boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 62% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

78.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,021

Cost of attendance at Youngstown State University in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$7,987
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,381

Cost of attendance at Youngstown State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$16,946
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 79 of freshman students at Youngstown State University received on average $8,912 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,912

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	702	40%	$5,215	$3,660,832
Other Federal Grant	1,013	57%	$4,437	$4,494,882
State Grant/Scholarships	568	32%	$2,040	$1,158,775
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,284	73%	$5,355	$6,876,310
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,406	79%	$8,912	$12,529,967

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Youngstown State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Youngstown State University students is 47.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 49.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 44.2%.

47.0%

asian 74.3% 26 students
African American 29.8% 64 students
white 50.7% 716 students
unknown 47.3% 35 students
hispanic 34.8% 31 students
International Students 60.9% 14 students
Mixed Race 27.9% 24 students

Sport Conferences

Football Missouri Valley Conference
Baseball Horizon League
Basketball Horizon League
Track and Cross Country Horizon League

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Youngstown State University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Youngstown State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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