Youngstown, Ohio · ★ 3.0 / 5 Overall (2 Student Reviews)

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Public · 4-year · Doctoral
Youngstown State University (YSU or Youngstown State) is a public university in Youngstown, Ohio, United States. It was founded in 1908 and is the easternmost member of the University System of Ohio. The university is composed of six undergraduate colleges and a graduate college. Youngstown State University has over 100 undergraduate degree programs and 50 graduate degree programs serving over 11,000 students in studies up to the doctoral level. The university operates a satellite campus in Steubenville, Ohio. Beyond its current student body, the university has more than 115,000 alumni. Collectively known as the Penguins, Youngstown State's athletic teams compete in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. The university is a member of the Horizon League in all varsity sports, with the exception of football which competes in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, bowling which competes in Conference USA, and lacrosse which competes in the Mid-American Conference (MAC).
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Ranked #365 in Master's Universities (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
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Ranked #948 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
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One University Plaza, Youngstown, Ohio, 44555-0001
Visit University Site25th–75th percentile
SAT total: 940–1210
SAT ERW: 480–600
SAT math: 460–610
ACT composite: 17–24
Total: 11,040
Undergrad: 8,436
Undergrad full-time: 6,603
Graduate: 2,604
Part-time: 3,274
In-state
Tuition: $10,791
Total cost on campus: $26,399
Out-of-state
Tuition: $11,151
Total cost on campus: $26,759
Room & board: $10,384
Books & supplies: $1,200
Receive aid: 98%
Avg grant aid: $8,114
Pell grant recipients: 39%
Rent: $529 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $5.00
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.32 / gal
State average price. AAA.