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
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
International Business/trade/commerce
International Marketing
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
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
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
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
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
Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
Italian Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Allied Health And Medical Assisting Services, Other
Athletic Training/trainer
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
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
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
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
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
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Graphic Design
Jazz/jazz Studies
Keyboard Instruments
Music History, Literature, And Theory
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Painting
Percussion Instruments
Photography
Printmaking
Stringed Instruments
Visual And Performing Arts, General
Voice And Opera
Woodwind Instruments

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

6,718

Applied

5,250

Accepted

8,822

Enrolled

Female Admissions

4,036

Females Applied

3,181

Females Accepted

79%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,682

Males Applied

2,069

Males Accepted

77%

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	August 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		370	590
SAT Math		460	570
ACT Composite		18	24

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

10,723

In-state

11,083

Out-of-state

10,723

In-district

Fees

1,740

Full-time student fees

10,384

Room & board

6,300

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	Yes
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

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

8,822

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

15%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.53%
Black or African American	7.29%
White or Caucasian	74.99%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.13%
Asian	1.59%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.04%
Two or more races	3.63%
Other	3.55%

Gender

Male (44.73%)

Female (55.27%)

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

527

Total Faculty

Full-time - 105

Part-time - 422