Youngstown State University
Youngstown, Ohio 44555-0001
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
Known for business — excellent value
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.
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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1055
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
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Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
59.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.5%/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
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
77%
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History The Youngstown branch of the YMCA had provided high school and vocational education since 1888.
- •Youngstown State University traces its origins to 1908, when the YMCA introduced a commercial law course intended to meet local demand for college-level instruction.
- •It expanded its offerings to include business and engineering and in 1916, the YMCA consolidated its educational activities under the Youngstown Association School.
- •The school's teacher-preparation program developed into Youngstown College in 1927, the same year in which the College of Liberal Arts was established.
- •The YMCA constructed Jones Hall north of downtown Youngstown in 1931.
Source: Wikipedia
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