Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate 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 and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($9,606) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,209.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for Youngstown State is $12,149 for Ohio residents and $12,503 for out-of-state students which is a 12.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.
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. 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.
You may want to compare the school to other Ohio schools with tuition changes from last year at Ohio colleges tuition change page.
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
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Youngstown State University - COA
Youngstown State University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Youngstown State University - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $6,615 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $6,795 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount ($10,220) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and 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 which is 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
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Youngstown State University - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition 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 tuition 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
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Youngstown State University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Youngstown State University - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Youngstown State University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Youngstown State University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Youngstown State University$10,791$11,151
University of Detroit Mercy$32,300
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay$8,342$16,929
Cleveland State University$12,613$17,973
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis$10,449$33,717
Wright State University-Main Campus$11,188$20,606

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

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

For the students who were admitted in Fall 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.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission 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 (Admission 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 (Admission 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 (Admission 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 (Admission 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

Total College Costs Including 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.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Youngstown State University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission 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 (Admission 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 (Admission 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 (Admission 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 (Admission 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.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Youngstown State University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission 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 (Admission 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 (Admission 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 (Admission 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 (Admission 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

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Youngstown State University.
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Youngstown State University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$10,791$1,200$14,408$11,151$1,200 $14,408
Graduate$6,615 $1,200$14,408$6,795 $1,200$14,408
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