Youngstown State Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 84.45%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1120. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $9,926
- Out-of-State Tuition: $10,286
- Both in-state and out-of-state tuition are relatively affordable compared to national averages.
Student Population at Youngstown State:
- Total Enrollment: 12,204, including 2,895 online students
- 9,400 Undergraduate, 2,804 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 42.9% men, 57.1% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 50%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 76%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 265 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 1 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 78 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Youngstown State Overview
Youngstown State University (Youngstown State) is a four-year, public school located in Youngstown, OH. Youngstown State University was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Master's College and University (larger programs)) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The Youngstown State's tuition & fees is $9,926 for Ohio residents and $10,286 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 73% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $8,667.
The school has a total enrollment of 12,204 and the students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1 (5.00%).
Youngstown State's acceptance rate is 84.45% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 29.36%. The median SAT score is 1120 and the ACT score is 22.
Youngstown State ranked 13rd in Ohio Colleges rankings. Youngstown State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Youngstown State University is $9,926 for in-state students and $10,286 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $6,848 for in-state students and $7,028 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $10,098 for Ohio residents and $10,458 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $7,089 for Ohio residents and $7,269 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,926 | $10,286 |
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| Graduate | $6,848 | $7,028 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $10,098 | $10,458 |
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| Graduate | $7,089 | $7,269 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Youngstown State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Youngstown State
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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