Youngstown State University provides open access to high-quality education through a broad range of affordable certificate, associate, baccalaureate, and graduate programs.
The University is dedicated to
* outstanding teaching, scholarship, and service and to forging connections among these three
interactive components of its mission;
* fostering student-faculty relationships that enrich teaching and learning, develop scholarship, and encourage public service;
* promoting diversity and an understanding of global perspectives;
* advancing the intellectual, cultural, and economic life of the state and region
Youngstown State University, founded in 1908, is an accredited university located in Youngstown, Ohio, United States. As of 2005, there were 13,101 students and a student-faculty ratio of 19:1. Records show that 11,803 of the students are undergraduates. Beyond its current student body, YSU claims more than 77,000 alumni.
The university's origins trace back to 1908, when the local branch of the YMCA established a school of law within the Youngstown Association School. In 1921, the school became known as the Youngstown Institute of Technology and offered its first evening courses. In 1928, a year after establishing the College of Arts and Sciences, the institute once again changed its name to Youngstown College. In 1955, Youngstown College was renamed as Youngstown University, an indication of the school's broadening curriculum.
On September 1, 1967, after becoming a public institution, Youngstown University became officially known as Youngstown State University. The following spring, YSU opened a Graduate School and College of Applied Science and Technology. In 1974, the College of Fine and Performing Arts was established.
As of fall 2006, the student body totaled 13,183, 1,192 of whom are graduate students. YSU has approximately 2,100 full and part-time employees, and 426 full-time faculty with 543 part-time faculty. One hundred and sixty-five faculty members boast full-professor rank with 79% of the instructors holding doctorates or terminal degrees. The university also boasts a student to faculty ratio of 19:1.
Tuition for students living in Ohio is $6,333 plus fees, $8,355 plus fees for students coming from the regional service area, and $11,541 for students from out of state. Room and board costs an additional $6,280. YSU will often note that these tuitions are the lowest of any public university in Ohio. YSU is primarily a commuter school, with most students living at home or in residence off campus, but approximately 1,000 students live in residence halls on campus. Another 400 live in the University Courtyard apartment complexes just off campus. About 13% of the student body are international students from 55 countries.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 12% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Gateway Football Conference) Basketball (Horizon League) Baseball (Horizon League) Track (Horizon League) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 6,333 | $ 8,805 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 5,000 | $ 7,472 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 1,333 | $ 1,333 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,003 | 44% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,416 | 44% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 2,874 | 31% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,938 | 55% | |
Any Aid: |
87% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 100% (Open Admissions) |
| Application Fee: | $ 30.00 |
