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Youngstown State University

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Overview

Youngstown State University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Youngstown, Ohio, United States. Founded in 1908, Youngstown State University (YSU) is a coeducational institution officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. YSU provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 118-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. Its acceptance rate is 70-79%. This makes it a moderately selective. International students are welcome to apply. YSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Control

Youngstown State University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Youngstown State University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Youngstown State University' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Youngstown State University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym YSU
Founded 1908
Motto Animus Liberatus
The spirit freed
Colours Red, black and white
Mascot Pete the Penguin

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Location

Address One University Plaza
Youngstown
44555-0001 Ohio
United States
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Youngstown State University Phone Number (330) 941 3000
Youngstown State University Fax Number (330) 941 2338
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Youngstown State University is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Youngstown State University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
  • Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • American Chemical Society
  • American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
  • Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
  • Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
  • Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
  • Council on Education for Public Health
  • Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
  • National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Youngstown State University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Youngstown State University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Youngstown State University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Youngstown State University's academic range and degree level offering.



Youngstown State University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Youngstown State University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Youngstown State University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Youngstown State University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Youngstown State University.



Youngstown State University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro) 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro)
International
students		 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro) 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Youngstown State University Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Youngstown State University website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Youngstown State University Admission Info


Youngstown State University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Youngstown State University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Youngstown State University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Youngstown State University has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Youngstown State University's acceptance rate ranges from 70 to 79%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is considered but not required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are neither required nor recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Youngstown State University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Youngstown State University's Admission Office Admission Office

One University Plaza
Youngstown 44555-0001
(330) 941 2000
877 468 6978

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Youngstown State University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Youngstown State University Size and Profile


Youngstown State University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Youngstown State University has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Youngstown State University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Youngstown State University's academic staff ranges from 300 to 399 members.


Youngstown State University's Control Type Control Type

Youngstown State University is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Youngstown State University's Entity Type Entity Type

Youngstown State University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Youngstown State University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Youngstown State University's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Youngstown State University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Youngstown State University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Youngstown State University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Youngstown State University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Youngstown State University Facilities


Youngstown State University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Youngstown State University's Library
Youngstown State University's library has 1 branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 534,672 physical volumes, 69,205 physical media, 250,217 digital/electronic media and 292 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 21 full-time employees, including 8 librarians. Youngstown State University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Youngstown State University's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, Youngstown State University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,154 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Youngstown State University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Youngstown State University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Youngstown State University Services


Youngstown State University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Youngstown State University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Youngstown State University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.


Youngstown State University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Youngstown State University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Youngstown State University Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Youngstown State University consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Youngstown State University
  • Beeghly College of Education
  • Bitonte College of Health and Human Services
  • College of Fine and Performing Arts
  • College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
  • College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
  • School of Graduate Studies
  • Williamson College of Business Administration

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Memberships and Affiliations

Youngstown State University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Youngstown State University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Free Online Courses

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Youngstown State University public or private?

Youngstown State University is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Youngstown State University profit or non-profit?

Youngstown State University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Youngstown State University in terms of enrollment?

Youngstown State University has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of Youngstown State University in terms of academic staff?

Youngstown State University's academic staff ranges from 300 to 399 members.

Is Youngstown State University a coeducational institution?

Youngstown State University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Youngstown State University use?

Youngstown State University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Youngstown State University affiliated with?

None.

Does Youngstown State University admit international students?

Yes.

What is Youngstown State University's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Youngstown State University's acceptance rate ranges from 70 to 79%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Youngstown State University YSU?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro). International students: 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Youngstown State University YSU located?

Youngstown State University is located in Youngstown, Ohio, United States. Address: One University Plaza.

Is Youngstown State University YSU accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Youngstown State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (since ).

Does Youngstown State University offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Youngstown State University offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Youngstown State University have a university library?

Yes Youngstown State University's library has 1 branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 534,672 physical volumes, 69,205 physical media, 250,217 digital/electronic media and 292 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 21 full-time employees, including 8 librarians. Youngstown State University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does Youngstown State University provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, Youngstown State University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,154 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does Youngstown State University have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Youngstown State University offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Youngstown State University offer career services?

Yes

Does Youngstown State University offer distance learning?

Yes In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Does Youngstown State University have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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