Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, Youngstown State's acceptance rate is 80.60% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 26.95%. 3,002 men and 4,056 women applied to Youngstown State and 2,528 men and 3,372 women students were accepted.
Among them, 733 men and 877 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Youngstown State.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 7,481 | 3,002 | 4,056 | 0 | 423 |
| Admitted | 6,030 | 2,528 | 3,372 | 0 | 130 |
| Enrolled | 1,625 | 733 | 877 | 0 | 15 |
| Acceptance Rate | 80.60% | 84.21% | 83.14% | - | 30.73% |
| Yield | 26.95% | 29.00% | 26.01% | - | 11.54% |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 232 students (14% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 1,170 students (72%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Youngstown State.
The median SAT score is 1,040 with 520 SAT EBRW and 520 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 590 and the 25th percentile is 370. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 570 and 25th percentile is 460 .
The median ACT composite score is 21 with 75th percentile score of 24 and 25th percentile score of 18 at Youngstown State. The median ACT math score is 20 and the ACT English score is 20.
The SAT and ACT scores at Youngstown State University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,079, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with larger programs).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 830 | 1040 | 1160 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 370 | 520 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 520 | 570 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 20 | 25 |
| ACT English | 16 | 20 | 24 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 1,625 first-year students enrolled in Youngstown State. The proportion of full-time students is 96.98% and part-time students is 3.02%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 45.11% and women students is 53.97%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Youngstown State.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,625 | 733 | 877 | 0 | 15 |
| Full-time | 1,576 | 712 | 850 | 0 | 14 |
| Part-time | 49 | 21 | 27 | 0 | 1 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Youngstown State. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Youngstown State University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Not Considered |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $45 for undergraduate schools and $45 for graduate schools of Youngstown State University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Youngstown State.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $45 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $45 |
| Admission Information | https://ysu.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | https://ysu.edu/admissions/apply-to-ysu |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice) |