Paying for Youngstown State University

In-StateOut-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee $10,791 12.58% $11,151 12.13%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee $6,615 0.81% $6,795 0.79%
The 2024 tuition & fees of Youngstown State University (Youngstown State) are $10,791 for Ohio residents and $11,151 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,209 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee has significantly risen this year (more than 10%) at Youngstown State.
72% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $7,618. It could cover 68.32% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $18,781 for Ohio residents and $19,141 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
Youngstown State's 4-year tuition is $47,377 for Ohio residents and $48,812 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $113,221 for Ohio residents and $114,656 for out-of-state students.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Youngstown State University is $10,791 for Ohio residents and $11,151 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 12.58% for Ohio residents and increased by 12.13% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($9,606) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,209.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Youngstown State is $12,149 for Ohio residents and $12,503 for out-of-state students, a 12.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Youngstown State Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$9,585 $9,945$13,466
2023-2024$10,791$11,151$14,408
Change % 2023-202412.58%12.13%7.00%
2024-2025$12,149$12,503$15,416

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $6,615 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $6,795. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($10,220) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,479.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Youngstown State is $6,668 for Ohio residents and $6,848 for out-of-state students , a 0.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Youngstown State Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$6,562 $6,742$13,466
2023-2024$6,615$6,795$14,408
Change % 2023-20240.81%0.79%7.00%
2024-2025$6,668$6,848$15,416

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Youngstown State. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $445 for Ohio residents and $460 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $545 for Ohio residents and $560 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$395$410
2023-2024$445$460
2024-2025$501$516
Graduate2022-2023$541$556
2023-2024$545$560
2024-2025$549$564

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $14,408 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 7.00% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 11.09% compared to the previous year.
The Youngstown State's 2024 on-campus COA is $26,399 for state residents and $26,759 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $26,951 for state residents and $27,311 for out-of-state students.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Youngstown State
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)$10,791
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)$11,151
Room & Board$10,384$10,936
Personal Expenses$4,024$4,024
Books & Supplies$1,200
COA (In-State)$26,399$26,951
COA (Out-of-State)$26,759$27,311
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Youngstown State?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Youngstown State is $47,377 for Ohio residents and $48,812 for out-of-state students.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Youngstown State 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)In-State$11,197$11,618$12,055$12,508$47,377
Out-of-State$11,557$11,977$12,413$12,865$48,812
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)In-State$11,618$12,055$12,508$12,978$49,158
Out-of-State$11,977$12,413$12,865$13,333$50,588
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)In-State$12,055$12,508$12,978$13,466$51,007
Out-of-State$12,413$12,865$13,333$13,818$52,429
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)In-State$12,508$12,978$13,466$13,972$52,925
Out-of-State$12,865$13,333$13,818$14,321$54,336
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)In-State$12,978$13,466$13,972$14,498$54,915
Out-of-State$13,333$13,818$14,321$14,842$56,314

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $113,221 for Ohio residents and $114,656 for out-of-state students.
Youngstown State 4 Years COA
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)In-State$27,139$27,901$28,660$29,443$113,221
Out-of-State$27,499$28,260$29,045$29,852$114,656
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)In-State$27,901$28,686$29,469$30,275$116,412
Out-of-State$28,260$29,045$29,852$30,684$117,841
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)In-State$28,686$29,495$30,302$31,134$119,699
Out-of-State$29,045$29,852$30,684$31,540$121,121
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)In-State$29,495$30,329$31,161$32,018$123,087
Out-of-State$29,852$30,684$31,540$32,422$124,499
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)In-State$30,329$31,188$32,046$32,930$126,579
Out-of-State$30,684$31,540$32,422$33,331$127,977

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 72% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $82,749 for Ohio residents and $84,184 for out-of-state students.
Youngstown State 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)In-State$19,521$20,283$21,042$21,825$82,749
Out-of-State$19,881$20,642$21,427$22,234$84,184
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)In-State$20,283$21,068$21,851$22,657$85,940
Out-of-State$20,642$21,427$22,234$23,066$87,369
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)In-State$21,068$21,877$22,684$23,516$89,227
Out-of-State$21,427$22,234$23,066$23,922$90,649
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)In-State$21,877$22,711$23,543$24,400$92,615
Out-of-State$22,234$23,066$23,922$24,804$94,027
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)In-State$22,711$23,570$24,428$25,312$96,107
Out-of-State$23,066$23,922$24,804$25,713$97,505

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Youngstown State University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to Youngstown State
In-StateOut-of-State
Youngstown State University$10,791$11,151
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee$10,020$22,020
Wright State University-Main Campus$11,188$20,606
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis$10,449$33,717
University of Detroit Mercy$32,300
Northern Kentucky University$10,896$21,480
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