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Youngstown State University

Youngstown, Ohio 44555-0001

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Youngstown State University is a public institution in Youngstown with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1055, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 7.3K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

53% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $41,544 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $11,877.

Established
1908
Motto
Animus Liberatus
Mascot
Pete the Penguin
Type
Public university
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association's (NCAA) Division I
Division
Division I

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80%Acceptance
1055SAT Avg
7,340Students
18:1Student:Faculty
53%Grad Rate
$41,544Earnings 10yr
$11,877Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Youngstown State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate80.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1055

Reading & WritingMid: 530
480600
MathMid: 525
460610

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21
1724

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

80.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1055

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$10,791
Tuition (out-of-state)$11,151
Room & Board$10,384
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$20,028
Average Net Price$11,877
Median Debt at Graduation$24,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$254

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$8,053
$30–48K$9,286
$48–75K$13,171
$75–110K$15,906
$110K+$16,329

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$11,877

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

58.6%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

56

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (180)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
7,340
Gender Split
53% / 47%
Women / Men
First Generation
38%
Pell Grant Recipients
33%

Race & Ethnicity

White 72%
Black 7%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 2%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 7%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate52.9%
Freshman Retention76.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$37,590
8 Years$39,179
10 Years$41,544

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$33,900
Men
$47,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#99
Washington Monthly
#365

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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