Overview

Youngstown State University is a University institution located in Youngstown, OH, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address One University Plaza
Youngstown, OH  44555-0001
United States

Contact Ms. Christine Hubert
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Email: enroll@ysu.edu
Phone: 330-941-2000
Fax: 330-941-3674

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-veterinary Studies	×
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
American/united States Studies/civilization	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Accounting And Finance	×
Banking And Financial Support Services	×
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General		×
Business/managerial Economics	×
Fashion Merchandising	×
Finance, General
Financial Planning And Services	×
Hospitality Administration/management, General
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General	×
Information Resources Management	×
International Business/trade/commerce	×
International Marketing	×
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management	×
Management Information Systems, General	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Tourism And Travel Services Management	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Advertising	×
Broadcast Journalism	×
Communication, General	×
Journalism	×
Radio And Television	×
Speech Communication And Rhetoric	×
Sports Communication	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services, Other
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Programming/programmer, General
Computer Science	×
Computer/information Technology Services Administration And Management, Other	×
Information Technology
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education	×
Biology Teacher Education	×
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education	×
Computer Teacher Education	×
Early Childhood Education And Teaching	×
Education, General	×
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Early Childhood Special Education Programs	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
English/language Arts Teacher Education	×
Family And Consumer Sciences/home Economics Teacher Education	×
Foreign Language Teacher Education	×
French Language Teacher Education	×
Health Teacher Education	×
History Teacher Education	×
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching	×
Mathematics Teacher Education	×
Music Teacher Education	×
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching	×
Physics Teacher Education	×
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education	×
Secondary Education And Teaching	×
Social Science Teacher Education	×
Social Studies Teacher Education	×
Spanish Language Teacher Education	×
Special Education And Teaching, General	×
Teacher Assistant/aide		×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Chemical Engineering	×
Civil Engineering, General	×
Electrical And Electronics Engineering	×
Engineering, General	×
Industrial Engineering	×
Manufacturing Engineering	×
Mechanical Engineering	×
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Civil Engineering Technologies/technicians
Construction Engineering Technology/technician		×
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician
Electrical/electronic Engineering Technologies/technicians, Other		×
Engineering Technologies/technicians, General
Mechanical/mechanical Engineering Technology/technician
Quality Control Technology/technician	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing	×
English Language And Literature, General	×
Professional, Technical, Business, And Scientific Writing	×
Rhetoric And Composition	×
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Child Care And Support Services Management		×
Child Development
Family And Community Services	×
Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies, General
Work And Family Studies	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General	×
French Language And Literature	×
Italian Language And Literature	×
Linguistics	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Allied Health And Medical Assisting Services, Other	×
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist	×
Clinical/medical Laboratory Science And Allied Professions, Other		×
Clinical/medical Laboratory Technician		×
Dental Hygiene/hygienist	×
Dietetics/dietitian	×
Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic)		×
Health And Medical Administrative Services, Other		×
Health And Wellness, General	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other	×
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General	×
Health/health Care Administration/management	×
Hospital And Health Care Facilities Administration/management	×
Pediatric Nurse/nursing	×
Pre-dentistry Studies	×
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies	×
Pre-pharmacy Studies	×
Public Health, General	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Studies	×
Pre-law Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Gerontology	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology	×
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Religion/religious Studies	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Astronomy	×
Chemistry, General	×
Geological And Earth Sciences/geosciences, Other	×
Geology/earth Science, General	×
Physical Sciences, General	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Administration	×
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Corrections
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/police Science		×
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Forensic Science And Technology	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General	×
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics	×
Economics, General	×
Geography	×
Geography, Other	×
International Economics	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Social Sciences, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation	×
Art/art Studies, General	×
Arts, Entertainment, And Media Management, General	×
Brass Instruments	×
Dance, Other	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Graphic Design	×
Jazz/jazz Studies	×
Keyboard Instruments	×
Music History, Literature, And Theory	×
Music Performance, General	×
Music Theory And Composition	×
Music, General	×
Painting	×
Percussion Instruments	×
Photography	×
Printmaking	×
Stringed Instruments	×
Visual And Performing Arts, General	×
Voice And Opera	×
Woodwind Instruments	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

5,697

Applied

4,595

Accepted

8,436

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,402

Females Applied

2,772

Females Accepted

81%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,295

Males Applied

1,823

Males Accepted

79%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

45

Application Fee

3.51

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Other requirements:	ACT/SAT-however test optional Fall 2020

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 1st	Not reported	No
Out of state Fall freshmen	June 1st	Not reported	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	August 1st	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	-	480	600
SAT Math	-	460	610
ACT Composite	-	17	24

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

11,540

In-state

11,900

Out-of-state

11,540

In-district

Fees

258

Full-time student fees

11,500

Room & board

Financial Aid

10,653

Avg. Financial Aid Package

10,513

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

3,787

Avg. Loan Aid

4,127

Avg. Grant Aid

6,470

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

41%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

17%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

8,436

Total Undergrad students

6%

International Students

15%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.65%
Black or African American	7.41%
White or Caucasian	71.62%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.16%
Asian	1.68%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.01%
Two or more races	3.69%
Other	4.01%

Gender

Male (46.36%)

Female (53.64%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	10%

Student Activities

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Penguin Nights, Federal Frenzy and Welcome Week Events

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Greek Campus Life, Biology Club, Frost Penguins E-Sports and Society for Human Rights

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Acrobatics And Tumbling	No	No	No
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Beach Volleyball	No	No	No
Bowling		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Fencing		No	No
Football	No	Division 1B
Golf	No	Division 1
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Racquetball			No
Rock Climbing			No
Rugby		No	No
Sand Volleyball			No
Soccer		No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Acrobatics And Tumbling	No	No	No
Baseball		No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Beach Volleyball	No	No	No
Bowling		Division 1	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	Division 1
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Racquetball			No
Rock Climbing			No
Rugby		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1

Faculty

1,395

Total Faculty

18:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 970

Part-time - 425

Male - 644

Female - 751