Youngstown State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1660 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #451 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #406 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #14 of 90 | In Ohio |
| #508 of 1,011 | For Bioethics/Medical Ethics |
| Top50% | For 70 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 81%
- Undergraduates
- 8,822
- Graduates
- 2,249
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- 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 81% 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 | 81% | 84% | 83% |
| Applicants | 7,481 | 3,002 | 4,056 |
| Admissions | 6,030 | 2,528 | 3,372 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,576 | 712 | 850 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 49 | 21 | 27 |
4,510 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,932 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
232 or 14%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 830
or below
75% of them
had 1160
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Youngstown State University are 830-1160 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,170 or 72%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Youngstown State University are 18-24 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | 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 | 8156 (74%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 899 (8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 559 (5%) |
| Hispanic | 489 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 409 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 362 (3%) |
| Asian | 176 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.1%) |
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
- $7,631
- Students receiving aid
- 100%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $10,410 | $6,494 |
| Tuition in-state | $10,410 | $6,494 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $10,770 | $6,674 |
| Fee in-district | $68 | $68 |
| Fee in-state | $68 | $68 |
| Fee out-of-state | $68 | $68 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,139 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,016 |
Youngstown State University majors
Youngstown State University has granted 1,788 bachelor's degrees across 79 programs, 682 master's across 40 programs, and 49 doctorate degrees across 4 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 | 79 | 112 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 151 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 17 | 133 | ||
| Social Work | 81 | 66 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 7 | 129 | 10 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 85 | 9 | ||
| General Studies | 93 | |||
| Accounting | 55 | 11 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 62 | 4 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 65 | |||
| Psychology, General | 63 | |||
| Finance, General | 62 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 50 | 8 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 56 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 40 | 12 | ||
| Rhetoric and Composition | 49 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 48 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 15 | 30 | ||
| Chemical Engineering | 38 | 4 | ||
| Information Technology | 2 | 34 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 35 | |||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 35 | |||
| Computer Science | 34 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 31 | |||
| Civil Engineering, General | 29 | 1 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 27 | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 24 | 5 | ||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 21 | 6 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 26 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 26 | |||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 23 | |||
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 22 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 22 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 14 | 8 | ||
| Environmental Science | 16 | 5 | ||
| Radio and Television | 21 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 20 | |||
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 1 | 11 | 7 | |
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 19 | |||
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 9 | 10 | ||
| History, General | 12 | 5 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 17 | |||
| Industrial Engineering | 16 | 1 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 16 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 16 | |||
| Public Health, General | 10 | 4 | 2 | |
| Music Performance, General | 12 | 3 | ||
| Adult Health Nurse & Nursing | 14 | |||
| Civil Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 4 | 10 | ||
| Communication, General | 14 | |||
| Economics, General | 5 | 9 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 14 | |||
| Educational Psychology | 13 | |||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 8 | 5 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 12 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 11 | |||
| School Psychology | 11 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 10 | |||
| Fashion Merchandising | 10 | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 9 | |||
| Anthropology, General | 8 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 8 | |||
| Biochemistry | 7 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | 4 | ||
| Physics, General | 7 | |||
| Psychology, Other | 6 | |||
| Advertising | 5 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 5 | |||
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 5 | |||
| Geography | 5 | |||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 5 | |||
| Journalism | 5 | |||
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 5 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Technician | 4 | |||
| Creative Writing | 4 | |||
| Critical Care Nursing | 4 | |||
| Gerontology | 4 | |||
| Materials Science | 4 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | |||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 3 | |||
| Dance, Other | 3 | |||
| Manufacturing Engineering | 3 | |||
| Philosophy | 3 | |||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 3 | |||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 3 | |||
| Astronomy | 2 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 2 | |||
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologies & Technicians, Other | 2 | |||
| Engineering, General | 2 | |||
| History Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration & Management | 2 | |||
| Music Theory and Composition | 2 | |||
| Photography | 2 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 | |||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 | |||
| Sociology, General | 2 | |||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 1 | |||
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 1 | |||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 1 | |||
| Family and Community Services | 1 | |||
| Italian Language and Literature | 1 | |||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 105 | 1,788 | 682 | 49 |
Youngstown State University has a graduation rate of 49%, which is among the 39% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 49% | 46% | 52% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Youngstown State University has published 5,437 scientific papers with 77,118 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 36 | 221 |
| 1992 | 49 | 237 |
| 1993 | 45 | 264 |
| 1994 | 44 | 258 |
| 1995 | 53 | 310 |
| 1996 | 50 | 346 |
| 1997 | 58 | 359 |
| 1998 | 96 | 384 |
| 1999 | 108 | 484 |
| 2000 | 94 | 522 |
| 2001 | 80 | 620 |
| 2002 | 75 | 699 |
| 2003 | 87 | 793 |
| 2004 | 101 | 875 |
| 2005 | 110 | 1011 |
| 2006 | 115 | 949 |
| 2007 | 184 | 1234 |
| 2008 | 220 | 1450 |
| 2009 | 220 | 1869 |
| 2010 | 246 | 2290 |
| 2011 | 238 | 2553 |
| 2012 | 254 | 3090 |
| 2013 | 232 | 3548 |
| 2014 | 215 | 3903 |
| 2015 | 254 | 4390 |
| 2016 | 280 | 4449 |
| 2017 | 269 | 4239 |
| 2018 | 218 | 4642 |
| 2019 | 172 | 5093 |
| 2020 | 200 | 5638 |
| 2021 | 129 | 5817 |
| 2022 | 108 | 5679 |
| 2023 | 138 | 5436 |
Youngstown State University alumni
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Mark Mangino
- Occupations
- coachAmerican football coachhead coach
- Biography
-
Mark Thomas Mangino is a former American 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 were only bowl eligible 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 football coach and former player. He is the head coach at 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.
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Amy Acton
- Occupations
- university teacherepidemiologistpublic health physician
- Biography
-
Amy Leigh Acton is an American physician and public-health researcher who served as the director of the Ohio Department of Health from 2019–2020. She played a leading role in Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Tim Hagan
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Timothy Hagan is an American politician who served as Cuyahoga County Commissioner and other local offices from the 1980s through 2000s, and was his party's nominee for the governorship of Ohio in 2002.
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 | 1,123 |
| 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 |