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Overview |
Youngstown State | |||
| Location | Youngstown, OH | |||
| Setting | Small City | |||
| Enrollment | 11,040 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #971 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | ysu.edu | |||
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Costs |
Youngstown State | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,723 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,083 | |||
| Room & Board | $10,384 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $11,740 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,114 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% |
Admission |
Youngstown State | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 5,799 | |||
| Admitted | 4,658 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 28.3%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | |||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | |||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Youngstown State | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
Youngstown State | |||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 |
Diversity |
Youngstown State | |||
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| % Men | 10% | |||
| % Women | 14% | |||
| Racial Diversity | Low | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 76% | |||
| % Black | 11% | |||
| % Hispanic | 4% | |||
| % Native American | 0% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | |||
| % International | 1% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 4% |
Students |
Youngstown State | |||
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| % In-State | 72% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | |||
Campus |
Youngstown State | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | |||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/