What Youngstown State costs
Youngstown State University charges $11,113 a year in published tuition and fees for Ohio residents, about $5,556 a semester, and $11,473 a year for students from other states, about $5,736 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $21,708 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $11,715 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into Youngstown State
For fall 2024, Youngstown State University received 7,368 applications and admitted 6,222 students, and 1,827 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1010 and 1230.
What Youngstown State students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Youngstown State University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 135 |
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 123 |
| Social Work | 91 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 84 |
| Psychology | 83 |
| Business Administration and Management | 76 |
| Criminal Justice / Safety Studies | 76 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 62 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Youngstown State
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- University of Mount Union, Alliance, Ohio: about 28 miles away
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania: about 32 miles away
- Kent State University at Kent, Kent, Ohio: about 36 miles away
- University of Akron, Akron, Ohio: about 45 miles away
- Allegheny College, Meadville, Pennsylvania: about 46 miles away
- Robert Morris University, Moon Township, Pennsylvania: about 46 miles away
Colleges like Youngstown State
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (small or midsize city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa: 7,529 undergraduates
- University of Minnesota–Duluth, Duluth, Minnesota: 7,336 undergraduates
- University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin: 8,895 undergraduates
- University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh, Oshkosh, Wisconsin: 6,877 undergraduates
- University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin: 9,277 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Youngstown State University's acceptance rate? 84.5% for fall 2024: 6,222 of 7,368 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Youngstown State University? $11,113 a year for in-state students and $11,473 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Youngstown State University? About 8,000 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do Youngstown State University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1010–1230.
What is the campus setting at Youngstown State University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.
Sources
- College Navigator: Youngstown State University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Youngstown State University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
