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Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH · Public · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 85%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $9,161
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 53%
- Median earnings
- $46,691
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Youngstown State University is a public college in Youngstown, OH with 7,961 undergraduates. It admits 85% of applicants, and admitted students average 1120 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $9,161 per year ($5,441 for families earning under $30,000). 53% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $46,691 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 85%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 5,799
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 4,658
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 28%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing510–620
200800
SAT Math500–610
200800
ACT Composite19–25
136
What Youngstown State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $19,462
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $11,444
- Out-of-state tuition
- $11,804
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$5,441
- $30–48k$5,433
- $48–75k$6,505
- $75–110k$12,975
- $110k+$16,165
Get a personal estimate with Youngstown State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 53%
- Freshman retention
- 76%
- Median earnings
- $46,691
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $20,568
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 7,961
- Student–faculty ratio
- 20:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 36%
- White66%
- Hispanic5%
- Black8%
- Asian2%
Youngstown State University FAQ
What is Youngstown State University's acceptance rate?+
Youngstown State University admits 85% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Youngstown State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 510–620 on SAT Reading and Writing and 500–610 on SAT Math; the average total is 1120.
What ACT score do you need for Youngstown State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 19–25.
Is Youngstown State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Youngstown State University?+
In Fall 2023, 5,799 students applied to Youngstown State University and 4,658 were admitted; 1,317 enrolled.
Does Youngstown State University consider legacy status?+
No. Youngstown State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Youngstown State University require an essay?+
Youngstown State University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Youngstown State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $19,462 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $9,161.
What is Youngstown State University's graduation rate?+
53% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 206695 · How we use this data
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