Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City

C-

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About Youngstown State University

Youngstown State University is a mid-sized, public institution in Youngstown, OH, in a city setting. It enrolls about 7,961 students. The acceptance rate is 84%. 50% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $41,544.

84%

Acceptance

$12,767

Net price

7,961

Enrollment

50%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C-

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

84%

Acceptance rate

1,120

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading510–620

SAT Math500–610

ACT Composite19–25

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$12,767

Average net price

$11,113

In-state tuition

$11,473

Out-of-state tuition

$11,730

Room & board

$1,200

Books & supplies

$21,708

Total cost of attendance

34%

Students receiving Pell grants

38%

Students with federal loans

$24,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$9,328

$30–48K

$9,421

$48–75K

$13,369

$75–110K

$16,249

$110K+

$18,235

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business20.1%

Health & Nursing17.9%

Humanities10.5%

Education7.3%

Criminal Justice6.2%

Biology4.4%

Engineering4.3%

Computer Science3.6%

Psychology3.0%

Visual & Performing Arts2.5%

After Graduation

$41,544

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$37,590

Median earnings (6 yrs)

50%

Graduation rate

76%

Retention rate

66%

Earn more than a HS grad

$8,188

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

7,961

Total enrollment

14%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

38%

First-generation

Gender balance

55% women

45% men

Race & ethnicity

White

66%

Black

Hispanic

Two or more races

Asian

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