Youngstown State University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Youngstown State University is a public research university in Youngstown, Ohio, serving roughly 7,961 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 84.45% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $41,544 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $11,113
- 2024 Average Net Price: $12,767 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 84.45% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 7,961 85.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 50.48%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 38.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 1.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 90.3%
- Average SAT Score: 1120
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 11,199
- Applicants (IPEDS): 5,799
- Room & Board: $11,730 annual estimate
Youngstown State University: what the data shows
Common questions about Youngstown State University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Youngstown State University?
Youngstown State University is located in Youngstown, OH (ZIP 44555-0001).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Youngstown State University public or private?
Youngstown State University is a Public institution.
How much does Youngstown State University cost?
Published tuition: $11,113 in-state, $11,473 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $12,767.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $9,328 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $9,421 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $13,369 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $16,249 |
| $110,001+ | $18,235 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $44,452.
How hard is it to get into Youngstown State University?
Admission rate: 84.45%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1120 and midpoint ACT 21.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Youngstown State University?
Total enrollment: 7,961 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 11,199 students.
Graduate enrollment: 2,804 students.
About 86% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Youngstown State University?
150%-time completion rate: 50.48%.
First-year retention: 75.7%.
What do graduates of Youngstown State University earn?
Median earnings: $37,590 six years after entry; $41,544 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $24,000.
33.78% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Youngstown State University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (227 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (198 completions)
- Social Work (145 completions)
- General Studies (135 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (134 completions)
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General (118 completions)
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General (92 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (90 completions)
- Psychology, General (89 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (88 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Youngstown State University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 84.45%; completion rate 50.48%; median earnings $41,544 at 10 years; net price $12,767. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$11,113
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Youngstown State University was $11,113.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$12,767
2024 Value
In 2024 Youngstown State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,767.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$51,068 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$12,767 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$44,452 4-Year In-State Tuition
$45,892 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$11,730 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$24,043 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$96,172 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Youngstown State University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
33.78% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
38.46% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Youngstown State University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Youngstown State University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $8,129 | $8,358 | $12,707 |
| 2014 | $8,317 | $8,557 | $10,922 |
| 2015 | $8,317 | $8,557 | $11,691 |
| 2016 | $8,317 | $8,557 | $11,827 |
| 2017 | $8,451 | $8,811 | $10,943 |
| 2018 | $8,967 | $9,327 | $11,595 |
| 2019 | $9,279 | $9,639 | $11,947 |
| 2020 | $9,656 | $10,016 | $12,225 |
| 2021 | $10,021 | $10,381 | $12,318 |
| 2022 | $10,478 | $10,838 | $11,715 |
| 2023 | $10,791 | $11,151 | $11,877 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
84.45% Acceptance Rate
5,799 Total Applicants
4,658 Students Admitted
1,317 First-Time Students Enrolled
28.27% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1120
ACT Average: 21
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Youngstown State University reported total enrollment of about 7,961 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 45% male and 55% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (65.6%), Non-Resident Alien (11.5%), and Black or African American (8.0%). About 33.78% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 38.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
85.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Youngstown State University in 2024 is 7,961 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 11,199 students. Graduate enrollment is about 2,804 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
75.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 65.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
30.05% 100% Completion Time
50.48% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 30.05% of students graduating from Youngstown State University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 46% male / 54% female
- Business/Commerce, General: 63% male / 37% female
- Social Work: 14% male / 86% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Youngstown State University.
Return on Investment
$24,000 Median Student Debt
$41,544 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
57.77% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
713.50% Return on Investment
5.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Youngstown State University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 107 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 227 completions
2. Business/Commerce, General: 198 completions
3. Social Work: 145 completions
4. General Studies: 135 completions
5. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 134 completions
6. Computer Programming/Programmer, General: 118 completions
7. Educational Leadership and Administration, General: 92 completions
8. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 90 completions
9. Psychology, General: 89 completions
Most popular programs at Youngstown State University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Youngstown State University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Youngstown State University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 90.3%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,731
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,188
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Youngstown State University is a public institution located in Youngstown, OH, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Business/Commerce, General, Social Work. Enrollment is approximately 7,961 students. Student body composition includes White (65.6%), Non-Resident Alien (11.5%), Black or African American (8.0%). The admission rate is 84.45%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1120. The 150%-time completion rate is 50.48%. Approximately 33.78% of students receive Pell Grants. About 38.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
Youngstown, OH 44555-0001
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 107 distinct degree programs, Youngstown State University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Youngstown State University located?
Youngstown State University is located in Youngstown, OH.
What is Youngstown State University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Youngstown State University is 84.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 5,799 applicants and 4,658 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Youngstown State University cost?
Reported tuition is $11,113 and average net price is $12,767 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,730 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Youngstown State University?
Youngstown State University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 11,199 students, White (65.6%), Non-Resident Alien (11.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Youngstown State University?
About 38.4% of students at Youngstown State University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Youngstown State University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Youngstown State University reports midpoint SAT about 1120 and midpoint ACT about 21.
What do graduates of Youngstown State University earn?
Median earnings are $37,590 six years after entry and $41,544 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Youngstown State University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 50.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Youngstown State University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $24,000.
Is Youngstown State University public or private?
Youngstown State University is a public institution located in Youngstown, OH.
Is Youngstown State University an HBCU?
No. Youngstown State University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Youngstown State University a tribal college?
No. Youngstown State University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Ohio college costs
- Ohio colleges by ROI
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Ohio
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.