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Youngstown State University

Youngstown State University is a public university in a small city in the Youngstown, OH metro with 8,436 students and a 84% acceptance rate.

Youngstown, Ohio · Public · City, small · 8,436 students

NCAA Division I · Horizon League

Admission rate

84%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,120

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

17–24

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$12,767

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

50%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

77%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$41,544

10 years after entry

Students

8,436

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanEntry termDeadline
Regular decision
The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding.		FallAugust 1, 2026

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: ysu.edu · checked October 1, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by 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
Over $110,000$18,235

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreYoungstown State University courseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 15714 credits
Calculus BC3MATH 1571 & 15728 credits
Biology3BIOL 2601, 2601L4 credits
Chemistry3CHEM 1515, 1515L4 credits
English Language and Composition3ENGL 15503 credits
English Literature and Composition3ENGL 15503 credits
Psychology3PSYC 15603 credits
Statistics3STAT 26013 credits
Show all 43 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 15714 credits
Calculus AB5MATH 1571H4 credits
Calculus BC3MATH 1571 & 15728 credits
Calculus BC5MATH 1571H & 1572H8 credits
Biology3BIOL 2601, 2601L4 credits
Biology4BIOL 2601H, 2601L & 2602, 2602L8 credits
Biology5BIOL 2601H, 2601L & 2602H, 2602L8 credits
Chemistry3CHEM 1515, 1515L4 credits
English Language and Composition3ENGL 15503 credits
English Language and Composition4ENGL 1550H, 15516 credits
English Language and Composition5ENGL 1550H, 1551H6 credits
English Literature and Composition3ENGL 15503 credits
English Literature and Composition4ENGL 1550, 5516 credits
Psychology3PSYC 15603 credits
Statistics3STAT 26013 credits
Computer Science A3CSIS 2610 & 2610L4 credits
Macroeconomics3ECON 26303 credits
Macroeconomics4ECON 2630H3 credits
Microeconomics3ECON 26103 credits
Microeconomics4ECON 2610H3 credits
World History: Modern3HIST 1512 & 15XAH6 credits
World History: Modern4HIST 1512H & 15XAH6 credits
Environmental Science3ENST 1500 & 1500L4 credits
European History3OTM Arts & Humanities 3
Human Geography3GEOG 26403 credits
Human Geography4GEOG 2640H3 credits
Spanish Language and Culture3SPAN 1505 & 15068 credits
Spanish Language and Culture5SPAN 1505, 1506 & 260711 credits
Computer Science Principles3CSIS 15903 credits
Art History3ART 15413 credits
Art History4ART 1541, 15426 credits
Music Theory3MUTC 15203 credits
Music Theory5MUTC 1520, 15315 credits
African American Studies3AFST 26013 credits
Business with Personal Finance3ECON 15053 credits
Chinese Language and Culture3CHIN 1550 & 26008 credits
Chinese Language and Culture5CHIN 1550, 2600 & 260511 credits
Comparative Government and Politics3POL 26403 credits
Cybersecurity3CSIS 37553 credits
Drawing3ART 15213 credits
French Language and Culture3FRNC 1550 & 26008 credits
French Language and Culture5FRNC 1550, 2600 & 260511 credits
German Language and Culture3GRMN 1550 & 26008 credits
German Language and Culture5GRMN 1550, 2600 & 260511 credits
Italian Language and Culture3ITAL 1505 & 15068 credits
Italian Language and Culture5ITAL 1505, 1506 & 260712 credits
Japanese Language and Culture3FNLG 1505 & 15068 credits
Latin3LATN 1550, 26008 credits
Latin4LATN 1550, 2600 & 260311 credits
Networking3CSIS 37233 credits
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism3PHYS 2611, 2611L5 credits
Physics C: Mechanics3PHYS 2610, 2610L5 credits
Physics I3PHYS 1501, 1501L5 credits
Physics II3PHYS 1502, 1502L4 credits
Precalculus3MATH 15135 credits
Research3PLA 37003 credits
Seminar3PLA 26003 credits
Spanish Literature and Culture3SPAN 1505, 1506 & 260711 credits
Studio Art: 2-D Design3ART 15013 credits
Studio Art: 3-D Design3ART 15023 credits
U.S. History3HIST 2605 & 26066 credits
U.S. History4HIST 2605H & 2606H6 credits
US Government and Politics3POL 15603 credits

Source: ysu.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
General Studies135
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse123
Social Work91
Biology/Biological Sciences84
Psychology83
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies76
Business Administration and Management76
Exercise Science and Kinesiology62
Show the other 65 majors
Finance55
Elementary Education and Teaching51
Marketing/Marketing Management50
Accounting50
Information Technology41
Mechanical Engineering40
Rhetoric and Composition39
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other36
Electrical and Electronics Engineering28
Computer Science27
Political Science and Government27
Fine/Studio Arts26
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist21
Mathematics21
Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician21
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist20
Civil Engineering19
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching18
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration18
History17
Social Studies Teacher Education16
Dietetics/Dietitian16
Music Performance16
Anthropology15
Music Teacher Education15
Radio and Television14
Hospitality Administration/Management13
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians13
Journalism12
Industrial Engineering10
English/Language Arts Teacher Education10
Environmental Science10
English Language and Literature9
Chemical Engineering9
Fashion Merchandising8
Forensic Science and Technology7
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts7
Biochemistry6
Geography6
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist6
Public Health6
Business/Managerial Economics6
Sociology5
Organizational Leadership5
Special Education and Teaching4
Art Teacher Education4
Spanish Language and Literature4
Chemistry4
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management4
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician3
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies3
Philosophy3
Geology/Earth Science3
Economics3
Music Theory and Composition3
Mathematics Teacher Education2
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing2
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness2
Astronomy2
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management2
Dance, Other1
Religion/Religious Studies1
Data Analytics1
Family and Community Services1
Computer Programming/Programmer1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Horizon League

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Horizon League

Basketball, Bowling, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force, Army

Faith groups

Cru, Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, small

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Youngstown-Warren, OH

426,086 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Youngstown/Warren Regional (YNG)

Nearest hub airport

Pittsburgh International (PIT)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 10.2 of 20

Elevation

915 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

19°F

July high

83°F

Annual snowfall

67.8 in

Days at 90°F or higher

8 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$870 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, city campus, NCAA Division I, similar size