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