Youngstown State University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,790

1.86% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$12,757

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

84.4%

7,368 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

12,204

66.1% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

50%

1,123 Graduates

About

Youngstown State University is a higher education institution located in Mahoning County, OH. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Youngstown State University were General Business (180 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (141 degrees), and General Computer Programming (117 degrees).

In 2024, 2,965 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Youngstown State University. 57.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,145 degrees), 8.61 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (249 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Youngstown State University is $9,790, which is $−15,498 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Youngstown State University is $9,790, which is $15,498 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,757.

In 2024, 73% of undergraduate students attending Youngstown State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 38% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,790

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Youngstown State University was $9,790. The cost of tuition at Youngstown State University is $−15,498 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Youngstown State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,757

2024 Value

8.66%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Youngstown State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,757. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Youngstown State University grew by 8.66%.

This chart compares the average net price of Youngstown State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,660

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Youngstown State University was of $10,660 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 6.43% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies increased by 9.09% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Youngstown State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

38%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

73% of undergraduate students at Youngstown State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.39% with respect to 2023, when 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Youngstown State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Youngstown State University received 7,368 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 27.1% annual growth. Out of those 7,368 applicants, 6,222 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 84.4% acceptance rate.

There were 12,204 students enrolled at Youngstown State University in 2024. 10% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Youngstown State University has an overall enrollment yield of 29.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

84.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

6,222

Accepted Out of 7,368

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Youngstown State University was 84.4% (6,222 admissions from 7,368 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 80.3%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 27.1%, while admissions grew by 33.6%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Youngstown State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

10%

Submission Percentage (2024)

135

Scores Submitted (2024)

10% of enrolled first-time students at Youngstown State University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Youngstown State University had a total enrollment of 12,204 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Youngstown State University is 8,063 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,141. This means that 66.1% of students enrolled at Youngstown State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Youngstown State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 66.6% White, 8.33% Black or African American, 4.56% Hispanic or Latino, 3.34% Two or More Races, 1.65% Asian, 0.172% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0492% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Youngstown State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.1%), followed by White Male (32.1%) and Black or African American Female (4.11%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.4%), followed by White Male (18.3%) and Black or African American Female (4.24%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

66.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Youngstown State University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 12,204 students. The full-time enrollment at Youngstown State University is 8,063 and the part-time enrollment is 4,141. This means that 66.1% of students enrolled at Youngstown State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Youngstown State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

76%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Youngstown State University was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Youngstown State University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Youngstown State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
8,131 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,017 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
556 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Youngstown State University is 66.6% White, 8.33% Black or African American, 4.56% Hispanic or Latino, 3.34% Two or More Races, 1.65% Asian, 0.172% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0492% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 48.8% White, 18.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.7% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 502 students (4.11%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 455 more women than men received degrees from Youngstown State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Youngstown State University is white (2,145 degrees awarded). There were 8.61 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (249 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Youngstown State University is General Business (180 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (141 degrees) and General Computer Programming (117 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Youngstown State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (145 degrees awarded), English (61 degrees), and Education (328 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Youngstown State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,626,368 people), Secondary school teachers (589,987 people), Education administrators (320,125 people), Other managers (231,100 people), and Special education teachers (215,882 people).

The most specialized majors at Youngstown State University in 2024 are Public Administration and Social Service (145 degrees awarded), English (61 degrees), Education (328 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (64 degrees), and History (26 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Youngstown State University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Youngstown State University are Public Administration and Social Service (145 degrees awarded), English (61 degrees), Education (328 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (64 degrees), and History (26 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Youngstown State University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,105,652 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (459,883 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (279,356 people), Legal services (171,372 people), and Individual & family services (170,447 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Youngstown State University.

Most Common (2024)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
50 degrees awarded
General Business
18 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
11 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Youngstown State University was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 50 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Youngstown State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,255

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,710

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 1,255 degrees were awarded to men at Youngstown State University, which is 0.734 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,710).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Youngstown State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 125 degrees were awarded to men at Youngstown State University in General Business, which is 1.71 times more than the 73 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 125 degrees were awarded to men at Youngstown State University in Social Work, which is 6.25 times more than the 20 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

28%

100% Completion Time

48%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 28% of students graduating from Youngstown State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 48% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 52% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (82.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Youngstown State University is Female and Asian (82.6% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.4% of graduates (27 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,145 degrees awarded
Black or African American
249 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
113 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Youngstown State University is white (2,145 degrees awarded). There were 8.61 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (249 degrees).

3.58% of degree recipients (106 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,259 degrees awarded
White Male
886 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
177 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Youngstown State University is white female (1,259 degrees awarded). There were 1.42 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (886 degrees).

Operations

Youngstown State University has an endowment valued at nearly $349M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 10.4M (2.99%) compared to the 9.96% average return (5.41M on 54.3M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Youngstown State University had a total salary expenditure of 197M. Youngstown State University employs 113 Professors, 83 Lecturers and 64 Associate professors. Most academics at Youngstown State University are Male Professor (70), Female Lecturer (57), and Female Professor (43).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Youngstown State University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 157 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 119 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 105 employees.

Endowment

$349M

2024 Endowment

8.18%

growth from 2023

Youngstown State University has an endowment valued at about $349M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Youngstown State University grew 8.18% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $295M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Youngstown State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$7.47M - Federal
$9.99M - State
$347k - Local

As of 2024, Youngstown State University received $7.47M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $9.99M from state grants and contracts, and $347k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$88.2M

2024 Salaries

growth from 2023

In 2024, Youngstown State University paid a median of $88.2M in salaries, which represents 44.9% of their overall expenditure ($197M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

Instructional Salaries

$24.5M

Instructional Salaries

308

Number of Employees

In 2024, Youngstown State University paid a total of $24.5M to 308 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.15M (2.91%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Youngstown State University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 157 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 119 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 105 employees.

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