Youngstown State University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 7,961 students.
About This School
Youngstown State University is a public institution located in Youngstown, Ohio with approximately 7,961 undergraduate students enrolled. Youngstown State University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 84%. The average net price after financial aid is $12,767 per year. The graduation rate is 50%, and the typical graduate earns $40,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
Youngstown State University 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. It plans to open a satellite campus in Steubenville in 2026.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $11,877/year after aid and $15,750 in median debt at graduation, YSU is genuinely affordable, making it a reasonable choice for Ohio students watching their budget. However, the 53% graduation rate is a real concern — nearly half of students who start don't finish — and median earnings of $40,200 a decade out suggest limited financial upside for many graduates. Worth considering if you're pursuing a specific program, staying local, and have a clear plan to be in that graduating half.
Popular Programs
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Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 23% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (7,961 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Youngstown State University
One University Plaza
Youngstown, OH 44555-0001
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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