Youngstown State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1674 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #458 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #412 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #15 of 90 | In Ohio |
| #548 of 1,070 | For Bioethics/Medical Ethics |
| Top50% | For 69 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 84%
- Undergraduates
- 9,400
- Graduates
- 2,804
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- ysu.edu
Youngstown State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Youngstown State University has an acceptance rate of 84% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 84% | 85% |
| Applicants | 7,368 | 2,979 | 4,290 |
| Admissions | 6,222 | 2,514 | 3,641 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,782 | 877 | 905 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 45 | 19 | 26 |
4,816 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,895 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
135 or 10%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1010
or below
75% of them
had 1230
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Youngstown State University are 1010-1230 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
688 or 50%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Youngstown State University are 19-25 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 8131 (67%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 1362 (11%) |
| Black or African American | 1017 (8%) |
| Hispanic | 556 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 502 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 408 (3%) |
| Asian | 201 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 9 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $8,420
- Students receiving aid
- 98%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $11,045 | $6,780 |
| Tuition in-state | $11,045 | $6,780 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $11,405 | $6,960 |
| Fee in-district | $68 | $68 |
| Fee in-state | $68 | $68 |
| Fee out-of-state | $68 | $68 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,182 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,920 |
Youngstown State University majors
Youngstown State University has granted 1,648 bachelor's degrees across 73 programs, 970 master's across 42 programs, and 86 doctorate degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Youngstown State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 76 | 141 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 18 | 180 | ||
| Social Work | 91 | 54 | ||
| General Studies | 135 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 11 | 123 | ||
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 1 | 117 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 7 | 76 | 7 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 84 | 4 | ||
| Psychology, General | 83 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 60 | 22 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 80 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 70 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 62 | |||
| Finance, General | 55 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 50 | 3 | ||
| Accounting | 50 | 2 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 51 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 50 | |||
| Mechanical Engineering | 40 | 8 | ||
| Information Technology | 4 | 41 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 43 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 4 | 38 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 28 | 11 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 39 | |||
| Rhetoric and Composition | 39 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 36 | 2 | ||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 20 | 16 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 21 | 7 | ||
| Computer Science | 27 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 27 | |||
| Civil Engineering, General | 19 | 7 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 26 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 16 | 10 | ||
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 4 | 21 | ||
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 21 | |||
| History, General | 17 | 4 | ||
| Nurse Anesthetist | 19 | |||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 18 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 18 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 4 | 13 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 16 | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 16 | |||
| Anthropology, General | 15 | |||
| Civil Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 2 | 13 | ||
| Industrial Engineering | 10 | 5 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 15 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 9 | 5 | ||
| Public Health, General | 6 | 7 | 1 | |
| Radio and Television | 14 | |||
| Chemical Engineering | 9 | 4 | ||
| Educational Psychology | 12 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 12 | |||
| Journalism | 12 | |||
| School Psychology | 12 | |||
| Critical Care Nursing | 11 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 4 | 6 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 10 | |||
| Environmental Science | 10 | |||
| Communication, General | 9 | |||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 5 | 3 | ||
| Fashion Merchandising | 8 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 7 | |||
| Economics, General | 3 | 4 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 7 | |||
| Biochemistry | 6 | |||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 6 | |||
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 6 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 6 | |||
| Geography | 6 | |||
| Engineering, General | 5 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 5 | |||
| Sociology, General | 5 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Technician | 4 | |||
| Economics and Computer Science | 4 | |||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 4 | |||
| Music Theory and Composition | 3 | 1 | ||
| Psychology, Other | 4 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | |||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 3 | |||
| Gerontology | 3 | |||
| Philosophy | 3 | |||
| Adult Health Nurse & Nursing | 2 | |||
| Astronomy | 2 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 2 | |||
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration & Management | 2 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Nursing Education | 2 | |||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 2 | |||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 2 | |||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 1 | |||
| Creative Writing | 1 | |||
| Dance, Other | 1 | |||
| Data Analytics, General | 1 | |||
| Family and Community Services | 1 | |||
| Jazz & Jazz Studies | 1 | |||
| Materials Science | 1 | |||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 115 | 1,648 | 970 | 86 |
Youngstown State University has a graduation rate of 50%, which is among the 40% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 50% | 48% | 53% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Youngstown State University has published 6,034 scientific papers with 104,343 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Medicine, Environmental Science, Quantum and Particle physics, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 49 | 350 |
| 1994 | 47 | 346 |
| 1995 | 60 | 400 |
| 1996 | 52 | 447 |
| 1997 | 65 | 479 |
| 1998 | 98 | 469 |
| 1999 | 114 | 596 |
| 2000 | 97 | 658 |
| 2001 | 87 | 736 |
| 2002 | 77 | 895 |
| 2003 | 103 | 1028 |
| 2004 | 108 | 1037 |
| 2005 | 117 | 1212 |
| 2006 | 126 | 1199 |
| 2007 | 185 | 1550 |
| 2008 | 221 | 1714 |
| 2009 | 222 | 2278 |
| 2010 | 258 | 2687 |
| 2011 | 255 | 3052 |
| 2012 | 268 | 3544 |
| 2013 | 238 | 4014 |
| 2014 | 259 | 4503 |
| 2015 | 263 | 5032 |
| 2016 | 287 | 5127 |
| 2017 | 278 | 4963 |
| 2018 | 245 | 5494 |
| 2019 | 180 | 6253 |
| 2020 | 236 | 7258 |
| 2021 | 157 | 7381 |
| 2022 | 121 | 7145 |
| 2023 | 152 | 7054 |
| 2024 | 141 | 6706 |
| 2025 | 89 | 5556 |
Youngstown State University alumni
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Ed O'Neill
- Occupations
- comediantelevision actorAmerican football playerfilm actorteacher
- Biography
-
Edward Leonard O'Neill is an American actor, comedian, and former football player. Over his career, he has earned four Screen Actors Guild Awards as well as nominations for three Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards.
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James Traficant
- Enrolled in Youngstown State University
- In 1976 graduated with Master of Science
- Occupations
- American football playersheriffradio personalitypolitician
- Biography
-
James Anthony Traficant Jr. was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio. A staunch economic populist known for his flamboyant personality, he represented the 17th congressional district, which centered on his hometown of Youngstown and included parts of three counties in northeast Ohio's Mahoning Valley.
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Mark Mangino
- Occupations
- coachhead coachAmerican football coach
- Biography
-
Mark Thomas Mangino is a former American college football coach. He served as the head football coach at the University of Kansas from 2002 to 2009. In 2007, Mangino received several national coach of the year honors after leading the Jayhawks to their only 12-win season in school history and an Orange Bowl victory. However, he resigned as coach at Kansas two seasons later following allegations of mistreatment of players. While at Kansas, Mangino coached in four bowl games with a 3–1 record, the lone loss coming in the 2003 Tangerine Bowl. Additionally, in five of his eight seasons at Kansas, the Jayhawks were Bowl eligible; they had been bowl eligible only five times in the previous thirty seasons. He held multiple assistant coaching jobs before becoming the head coach at Kansas, the longest being an eight season stint at Kansas State as their running game coordinator.
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Pat Narduzzi
- Occupations
- head coach
- Biography
-
Patrick Regan Narduzzi is an American college football coach and former player. Since 2015, he has been the head coach of the University of Pittsburgh. He was formerly the defensive coordinator at Michigan State. He attended Youngstown State University and the University of Rhode Island. He earned his master's degree from Miami University.
General info
| Alternative names | YSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1908 |
| Motto | Animus Liberatus The spirit freed |
| Colors | red, black, white |
| Academic calendar | September to August (September - December; January-March; April-June; July-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,121 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | One University Plaza Youngstown, Ohio, 44555-0001 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 60,000 |
| Phone | 8774686978 |