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Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OHPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 84% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Youngstown State University is a public institution located in the city setting of Youngstown, OH. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 8.0K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 84%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
8.0K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
84% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading510 - 620
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math500 - 610
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite19 - 25
1typical 50% range36
84%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing18% of degrees
Health Sciences13% of degrees
Engineering6% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Social Sciences4% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $147,080
Earnings 5yr: $130,848
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,077
Earnings 5yr: $88,775
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,539
Earnings 5yr: $89,003
Debt: $25,000
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,150
Earnings 5yr: $82,846
Debt: $26,545
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,361
Earnings 5yr: $86,167
Debt: $35,947
Industrial Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,340
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,000
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,357
Earnings 5yr: $72,449
Debt: $17,609
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,028
Earnings 5yr: $71,313
Debt: $21,000
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,683
Earnings 5yr: $75,902
Debt: N/A
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,437
Earnings 5yr: $71,919
Debt: $27,000
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,158
Earnings 5yr: $83,601
Debt: $24,817
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,450
Earnings 5yr: $78,198
Debt: $29,500
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,145
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,576
Earnings 5yr: $71,375
Debt: $27,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,896
Earnings 5yr: $65,226
Debt: $31,000
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,595
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $22,750
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification)
Earnings 4yr: $69,496
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,341
Earnings 5yr: $60,303
Debt: $23,018
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,992
Earnings 5yr: $61,990
Debt: $23,279
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,058
Earnings 5yr: $58,670
Debt: $23,900
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$12,767
In-State Tuition$11,113
Out-of-State Tuition$11,473
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
34%
Pell Grants
38%
Take Loans
39%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$37,590
+11% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$41,544
Completion Signals
50%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
76%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,750
Est. Monthly Payment
$170/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
45%
Men55%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 45% men and 55% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
38%
Part-Time Share
14%
Avg Family Income
$52,300
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