Kinesiology and exercise science
Ranked #84 of 459 for valueSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness · 64 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $58,297
- Ranked-college median: $53,707
- Median debt
- $23,150
- Ranked-college median: $21,500
Youngstown State University acceptance rate
Acceptance rate: 84.5% (fall admissions, CollegesRef 2026–27 edition). 5,250 of 6,718 applicants were admitted. Middle 50% test scores: SAT Reading & Writing 510–620, SAT Math 500–610, ACT 19–25. Admissions details
What we know
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025- Students
- 7,961
Larger than 87% of colleges
National median 1,603
Youngstown State UniversityMiddle half of collegesNational median
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Youngstown State University admitted 84.5% of 6,718 applicants.
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Applicants6,718
84.5% of applicants were admitted
- Admitted5,250
30.3% of admitted students enrolled (yield)
- Enrolled (first-year)1,593
Middle 50% test scores
- SAT Reading & Writing
- 510–620
- 200800
- SAT Math
- 500–610
- 200800
- ACT Composite
- 19–25
- 136
Your chances
Check your chancesYour SAT or ACT against Youngstown State University- SAT, middle 50%
- 1010–1230
- ACT, middle 50%
- 19–25
Cost & financial aid
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
Average net price
$9,161
What students paid per year on average after grants and scholarships. Your price depends on family income.
Published price vs. what students paid
- In-state tuition & fees
- $11,444
- Out-of-state tuition & fees
- $11,804
- Average net price
- $9,161
Students receiving Pell Grants
- Pell Grant recipients
- 35.7%
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52.7%
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
75.7%
First-year retention
Students who return for a second year
Median earnings
$46,691
Former students who received federal aid
Programs at Youngstown State University
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard, field of study, 2025
Bachelor's majors where Youngstown State University is ranked in CollegesRef's value rankings. Earnings are medians 4 years after graduating, for graduates who received federal aid; the tick on each bar marks the median of all ranked colleges in that field.
Marketing
Ranked #143 of 354 for valueMarketing · 51 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $66,058
- Ranked-college median: $67,486
- Median debt
- $19,523
- Ranked-college median: $19,523
Electrical engineering
Ranked #160 of 184 for valueElectrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering · 28 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $90,539
- Ranked-college median: $99,787
- Median debt
- $22,250
- Ranked-college median: $20,732
Criminal justice
Ranked #165 of 379 for valueCriminal Justice and Corrections · 76 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $52,574
- Ranked-college median: $55,481
- Median debt
- $19,500
- Ranked-college median: $21,500
Mechanical engineering
Ranked #228 of 276 for valueMechanical Engineering · 40 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $80,158
- Ranked-college median: $91,366
- Median debt
- $20,995
- Ranked-college median: $20,713
Accounting
Ranked #258 of 408 for valueAccounting and Related Services · 53 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $67,992
- Ranked-college median: $76,108
- Median debt
- $20,500
- Ranked-college median: $20,500
Engineering
Ranked #267 of 327 for valueMechanical Engineering · 40 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $80,158
- Ranked-college median: $91,742
- Median debt
- $20,995
- Ranked-college median: $21,000
Political science
Ranked #271 of 388 for valuePolitical Science and Government · 27 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $57,643
- Ranked-college median: $63,181
- Median debt
- $22,125
- Ranked-college median: $19,500
Finance
Ranked #282 of 330 for valueFinance and Financial Management Services · 57 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $63,294
- Ranked-college median: $77,916
- Median debt
- $22,908
- Ranked-college median: $19,500
Nursing
Ranked #410 of 686 for valueRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing · 123 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $77,576
- Ranked-college median: $85,171
- Median debt
- $19,500
- Ranked-college median: $20,938
Computer science
Ranked #411 of 466 for valueComputer and Information Sciences, General · 41 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $55,648
- Ranked-college median: $97,375
- Median debt
- $25,000
- Ranked-college median: $19,500
Biology
Ranked #437 of 680 for valueBiology, General · 84 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $52,447
- Ranked-college median: $58,001
- Median debt
- $22,520
- Ranked-college median: $20,717
Education
Ranked #442 of 521 for valueTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods · 69 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $38,535
- Ranked-college median: $48,822
- Median debt
- $23,750
- Ranked-college median: $21,500
Business
Ranked #449 of 986 for valueBusiness Administration, Management and Operations · 89 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $62,697
- Ranked-college median: $64,860
- Median debt
- $22,959
- Ranked-college median: $21,375
Psychology
Ranked #609 of 814 for valuePsychology, General · 89 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $42,690
- Ranked-college median: $51,007
- Median debt
- $21,750
- Ranked-college median: $21,000
Academics
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
Total students
7,961
Academic calendar
Semester
Carnegie classification
Master's university
A College or University that also has a large number of Master’s Degree programs.
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Cleveland State UniversityCleveland, OH
University of Akron Main CampusAkron, OH
University of ToledoToledo, OH
Location & details
Where the campus is, how far it sits from a major city, and other colleges within reach.
Youngstown State UniversityYoungstown, OH, United States
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Campus
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH, United States
- Public
- Master's university
Small city
Inside an urbanized area and a principal city.
- City (this campus)
- Suburb
- Town
- Rural
Nearest major cityPittsburgh, PA · about 57 mi
In the city250 mi
- Calendar
- Semester
- Website
- ysu.edu
Colleges nearby
ETI Technical College7 mi from Youngstown State University- Kent State University at Trumbull16 mi from Youngstown State University
- Kent State University at Salem19 mi from Youngstown State University
Allegheny Wesleyan College20 mi from Youngstown State University
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Cost & aid
Affordable
Lower cost than many comparable colleges for a typical family.
Average net price $9,161 a year after aid
Athletics
NCAA Division I · The largest programs and athletic scholarships; big-time game days.
- D-INCAA Division I (this college)
- D-IINCAA Division II
- D-IIINCAA Division III
- NAIANAIA
- NJCAANJCAA
Tagged by CollegesRef editors as a big-time athletics school.
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Compare with Cleveland State UniversityFrequently asked questions
What is the Youngstown State University acceptance rate for 2026?
Youngstown State University admitted 84.5% of 6,718 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
How much is Youngstown State University tuition?
In-state tuition at Youngstown State University is $11,444 and out-of-state tuition is $11,804 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $9,161 a year.
What is the average net price at Youngstown State University?
The average net price at Youngstown State University, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $9,161 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.
What is the graduation rate at Youngstown State University?
52.7% of first-time, full-time students at Youngstown State University graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.
What colleges are similar to Youngstown State University?
The closest matches are Cleveland State University, University of Akron, and University of Toledo, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.
Sources
Last checked Nov 3, 2026
- Admissions
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Cost
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Outcomes
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Enrollment
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
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