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LEARN. LEAD. SUCCEED. They’re not just words—they’re goals. We live by them, and promise to help our students achieve them, too. We’re preparing our students everyday to be business professionals and leaders. We are committed to engaging our students in innovative programs that impact their professional development and our community.
The College of Business acts as a springboard for your career providing a wide range of professional and co-curricular activities. Within our college exists departments broken down into disciplines of majors, minors and certificates. This allows you to build your degree with a diverse array of options for your career goals. What you will find in the College of Business is that your classroom experience becomes enhanced with employer events, leadership organization and extensive internship opportunities.
The Williamson College of Business Administration’s home on campus is Williamson Hall – Youngstown State University’s newest, most technologically advanced academic building. This is where business students’ academic and professional preparation begins, but it is also the springboard for a wide range of professional and co-curricular activities. Classroom experience is enhanced by employer events, leadership organizations, and an extensive internship program. In Williamson Hall you will find the WCBA Student Services Center, Career Management Center, computer labs, faculty offices, media-enhanced classrooms, team rooms, and the WCBA Conference Center. LEED-certified by the US Green Building Council, Williamson Hall is the first “green” building on YSU’s campus.
The Williamson College of Business Administration’s bachelor’s and master’s programs are fully accredited by the AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the premier accrediting agency for programs in business administration. Fewer than 25% of business programs in the U.S. have AACSB accreditation.
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Make sure to read the WCBA Blog to learn more about our internships, career opportunities, and global learning experiences.
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
