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Youngstown State University

Youngstown, Ohio · Public · 7,961 undergrads

Youngstown State University admits 84% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Youngstown State University?

84% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1010–1230 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

7,368 applied, 6,222 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Youngstown State University cost?

$9,161 a year

What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $19,462.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$5,441
$30,000–$48,000$5,433
$48,000–$75,000$6,505
$75,000–$110,000$12,975
over $110,000$16,165

Out-of-state tuition is close to the in-state $11,444, so these prices are a fair guide from any state.

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Youngstown State University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Youngstown State University's fall 2027 rule yet. Youngstown State University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Youngstown State University's site

What it's like

7,961
undergrads. Mid-size: plenty of people, and professors who can learn your name.
City
Campus setting in Youngstown, OH.
76%
of first-years come back for year two.
32%
finish in four years. 53% within six.
$46.7k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$20.6k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Youngstown State University is on

Easiest to get into in OhioCheapest after aid in OhioColleges for a 1100 SATColleges for a 22 ACTCheapest after aid, families under $30k

Questions people ask

What is Youngstown State University's acceptance rate?
84% for fall 2024: 6,222 of 7,368 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Youngstown State University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1010 to 1230 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Youngstown State University cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $6,505 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $19,462.
What is Youngstown State University's graduation rate?
53% of students finish within six years and 32% within four (IPEDS).