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Youngstown State Ratings and Reviews

  • 4 Year
  • Youngstown, OH
  • 4.0 1 review
#11 Best Public Universities in Ohio
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Youngstown State Ratings and Reviews

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4.0

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1 out of 1 (100%) reviewers rated 4 stars or higher

Students rate Value for Money highest and Academics lowest.

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    4.0
  • Academics
    3.0
  • Value for Money
    5.0
  • Professors / Faculty
    4.0
  • Campus Atmosphere
    3.0
  • Housing
    3.0
  • Campus Safety
    4.0
  • Student Life
    3.0
  • Party and Bar Scene
    3.0

Student and Parent Reviews

If you are a student, former student, faculty member or parent, please help guide other prospective students by sharing your personal experiences at this college. What is it really like to go to Youngstown State University?

Jul 27, 2021
Rating 4 out of 5

YSU's in-state tuition is unbeatable. The price is great for a four-year university. However, it is a commuter school so there is not really a community-feel at the school. The campus itself is safe, but you cannot venture off of the campus for safety reasons. There is nothing to do in the area. Like any school, there are good professors and bad professors. I did a lot of self-teaching though during my time at the university. Overall, it is great if you live near and want to save money living at home. It is not a place to go to for the true college experience though.

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If a friend asked whether Youngstown State was worth it, what would your gut say?

Academics *

Did classes challenge you and leave you feeling like you actually learned something?

Value for Money *

Considering tuition, aid, and what you got out of it, did the cost feel justified?

Professors and Faculty *

Were instructors accessible, engaged, and invested in students or mostly going through the motions?

Campus Atmosphere *

Did the campus feel welcoming and full of energy, or more like a place you simply passed through?

Student Housing *

Were dorms and residence halls somewhere you'd want to live, or a constant source of frustration?

Campus Safety *

Did you feel comfortable walking around at night, or did safety ever weigh on your mind?

Student Life *

Was it easy to find your people, make friends, and stay socially connected?

Party and Bar Scene *

Do weekends have a pulse here, or does the social scene quiet down once classes end?

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Last updated: August 2026