Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH · Public

Acceptance rate
84%
Average SAT
1,120
ACT midpoint
21
Enrollment
7,961
In-state tuition
$11,113
Out-of-state tuition
$11,473
Avg net price
$12,767
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 1010 and 1230 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 21

Popular programs at Youngstown State University

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.151
2Criminal Justice and Corrections.129
3Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.105
4Biology, General.85
5Social Work.81
6Business Administration, Management and Operations.79
7Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.68
8Finance and Financial Management Services.65
9Psychology, General.64
10Mechanical Engineering.62
11Accounting and Related Services.57
12Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.53
13Marketing.49
14Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.45
15Special Education and Teaching.43
16Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.41
17Chemical Engineering.38
18Computer Science.35
19Computer and Information Sciences, General.34
20Mathematics.32

Showing top 20 of 65 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Youngstown State University?

Youngstown State University has an acceptance rate of 84% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for Youngstown State University?

Admitted students at Youngstown State University typically score between 1010 and 1230 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Youngstown State University cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Youngstown State University is approximately $12,767 per year.

What is the graduation rate at Youngstown State University?

4-year graduation rate data for Youngstown State University is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.