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When you enroll at YSU, you will have taken the first step towards a successful future. In fact, enrolling will give you the opportunity to do actual research alongside faculty and peers who share your enthusiasm and passion for learning. And best of all, you will learn hands-on what friends at other Universities will only read about. (Go ahead. Feel free to brag.)
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*There is always an asterisk, but this one is really important to let you know that our tuition varies from program to program and depending on where you live, course load, financial aid and scholarship. To get a better cost analysis, you can use our tuition calculator tool.
Whether you’re in-state or out-of-state, our tuition is among the most affordable in the state of Ohio – making it a perfect destination for your college career. Now you Know Y.
A few steps down from campus and you are in the downtown area of Youngstown, Ohio. Known for its steel city heritage, the city of Youngstown is now a destination for many to work, eat and enjoy city life. What's more, is that Youngstown provides internship opportunities for many of our students. It's the real-world experience you will be looking for, but not that far.
Making the decision to attend Youngstown State University is really up to you, but we know that you might have questions about the application process. We are here to help.
Nearly 11,000 students
Over $8 Million in Scholarships Given Annually
21 Average Class Size
5 University Residence Halls with plenty of nearby apartments
14:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio
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Tuition and fees may vary by major, college, area of study or based on your location. The university reserves the right to assess fees for special services and programs applicable to students. First-time International undergraduate students’ tuition rate is established based on first enrollment and remains unchanged for four consecutive years. Graduate students should plan for a yearly tuition increase of approximately 5%.
For a complete list of additional fees and detailed tuition information please visit the University Bursar website here.
Cost of the most popular room and meal plan combination; Your cost will depend on the plans you select. Costs in the box cover the most popular room and meal plan combination (on-campus); If you choose to live off-campus, the estimated cost of room and meals will be around $12,000 based on 12 months.
Based on average books & supply costs
Health insurance is required for international students.
Applicants must have graduated from high school or have successfully completed the General Education Development (GED) test to be considered for admission. Freshman applicants applying for admission to Youngstown State University must submit a high school transcript or GED transcript. Submission of American College Test (ACT) or Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) scores is optional. Please note: some majors require test scores to be admitted into the program.
Applicants must have a cumulative weighted high school grade point average of 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale) or higher, a core unweighted grade point average* of 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale) or higher and have an ACT composite score of 17 or higher or a SAT composite score of 920 or higher (evidence-based writing and reading and math) to be admitted unconditionally. (*Core gpa is calculated based on grades earned in the following courses – English, mathematics, science, social science and foreign language, if applicable, from 9th through 12th grade).
Fall 2024
application deadline is
August 1, 2024
