Home
Institutions
Learning Center

Ready to find your perfect institution?

Join thousands of students making informed decisions about their academic future.

Get started free

Empowering students with tools and insights for smarter education decisions. Explore institutions, compare costs and outcomes, and plan your next step.

[email protected]
Sunnyvale, CA

Company

  • About
  • Contact

Resources

  • Institutions
  • Compare Schools
  • Learning Center
  • Tools
  • FAQ

Legal

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Cookie Policy
  • Accessibility
  • Editorial Policy

Connect

X (Twitter)LinkedIn

Follow us for updates

© 2026 StudyRails. All rights reserved.

Back to Institutions
YS

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OHPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 84% Acceptance
Visit Website
Add to list:
84%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$12,767
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
8.0K
Students
Medium campus body
$37,590
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

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

Hover or tap a bubble above to explore detailed community insights.

Gender Balance

45%
Men
55%
Women
The 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
Explore Further

Ready to find your perfect fit?

Compare academic details, explore other state universities, and evaluate your earnings potentials.

Browse All Institutions

More Institutions in OH

Explore similar institutions to compare costs, programs, and outcomes.

OS

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH
Public
Cost
$17,339
Size
45.6K
Accept
61%
UO

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, OH
Public
Cost
$25,648
Size
29.9K
Accept
85%
OU

Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, OH
Public
Cost
$21,637
Size
19.6K
Accept
85%
KS

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH
Public
Cost
$20,787
Size
19.3K
Accept
86%
CS

Columbus State Community College

Columbus, OH
Public
Cost
$8,400
Size
17.5K
Accept
—
MU

Miami University-Oxford

Oxford, OH
Public
Cost
$28,384
Size
16.7K
Accept
75%
View all institutions in OH