Youngstown State University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,611

1.96% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$11,740

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

80.3%

5,799 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

11,040

70.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

52.7%

1,120 Graduates

About

Youngstown State University is a higher education institution located in Mahoning County, OH. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Youngstown State University were General Business (179 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (125 degrees), and Curriculum & Instruction (65 degrees).

In 2023, 2,911 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Youngstown State University. 60.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,263 degrees), 11.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (196 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Youngstown State University is $9,611, which is $−14,964 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Youngstown State University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2,588 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Youngstown State University is $9,611, which is $14,964 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,740.

In 2023, 72% of undergraduate students attending Youngstown State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 41% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,611

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Youngstown State University was $9,611. The cost of tuition at Youngstown State University is $−14,964 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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

Average Net Price

$11,740

2023 Value

1.34%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Youngstown State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,740. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Youngstown State University grew by 1.34%.

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

$10,016

Room and Board

$1,100

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Youngstown State University was of $10,016 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.47% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,100. The cost of books and supplies did not change 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

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

41%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

72% of undergraduate students at Youngstown State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Youngstown State University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2588 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Youngstown State University received 5,799 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 22.5% annual growth. Out of those 5,799 applicants, 4,658 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 80.3% acceptance rate.

There were 11,040 students enrolled at Youngstown State University in 2023. 17% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Youngstown State University has an overall enrollment yield of 28.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

80.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

4,658

Accepted Out of 5,799

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Youngstown State University was 80.3% (4,658 admissions from 5,799 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 80.6%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 22.5%, while admissions declined by 22.8%.

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

17%

Submission Percentage (2023)

229

Scores Submitted (2023)

17% of enrolled first-time students at Youngstown State University in 2023 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 11,040 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Youngstown State University is 7,766 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,274. This means that 70.3% of students enrolled at Youngstown State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Youngstown State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69.8% White, 7.97% Black or African American, 4.52% Hispanic or Latino, 3.31% Two or More Races, 1.6% Asian, 0.199% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0272% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Youngstown State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (39%), followed by White Male (33.9%) and Black or African American Female (4.28%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.3%), followed by White Male (20.1%) and Black or African American Female (4.76%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

70.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Youngstown State University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11,040 students. The full-time enrollment at Youngstown State University is 7,766 and the part-time enrollment is 3,274. This means that 70.3% of students enrolled at Youngstown State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% 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

77%

2023 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 77%. 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 (2023)

White
7,711 enrolled students
Black or African American
880 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
499 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Youngstown State University is 69.8% White, 7.97% Black or African American, 4.52% Hispanic or Latino, 3.31% Two or More Races, 1.6% Asian, 0.199% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0272% 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 428 students (3.88%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 613 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 (2,263 degrees awarded). There were 11.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (196 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Youngstown State University is General Business (179 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (125 degrees) and Curriculum & Instruction (65 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (135 degrees awarded), Protective Services (169 degrees), and English (61 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 (1,585,213 people), Secondary school teachers (557,199 people), Education administrators (303,299 people), Other managers (223,981 people), and Special education teachers (213,735 people).

The most specialized majors at Youngstown State University in 2023 are Public Administration and Social Service (135 degrees awarded), Protective Services (169 degrees), English (61 degrees), Education (371 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (76 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

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 Podiatrists, Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Youngstown State University are Public Administration and Social Service (135 degrees awarded), Protective Services (169 degrees), English (61 degrees), Education (371 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (76 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (2,991,964 people), Computer Systems Design (535,584 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (519,516 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (449,322 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (412,911 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 (2023)

Registered Nursing
155 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
112 degrees awarded
General Studies
102 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Youngstown State University was Registered Nursing with 155 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,149

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,762

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,149 degrees were awarded to men at Youngstown State University, which is 0.652 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,762).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 102 degrees were awarded to men at Youngstown State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.911 times less than the 112 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 131 degrees were awarded to men at Youngstown State University in Registered Nursing, which is 5.46 times more than the 24 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

23%

100% Completion Time

47%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 23% of students graduating from Youngstown State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 47% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% 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 Male

Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Youngstown State University is Male and Asian (75% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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, 3.48% of graduates (39 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,263 degrees awarded
Black or African American
196 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
105 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Youngstown State University is white (2,263 degrees awarded). There were 11.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (196 degrees).

3.23% of degree recipients (94 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,364 degrees awarded
White Male
899 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
133 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Youngstown State University is white female (1,364 degrees awarded). There were 1.52 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (899 degrees).

Operations

Youngstown State University has an endowment valued at nearly $323M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 6.37M (1.97%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Youngstown State University had a total salary expenditure of 209M. Youngstown State University employs 120 Professors, 80 Associate professors and 78 Lecturers. Most academics at Youngstown State University are Male Professor (75), Female Lecturer (51), and Male Associate professor (45).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Youngstown State University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 150 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 122 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 100 employees.

Endowment

$323M

2023 Endowment

1.69%

growth from 2022

Youngstown State University has an endowment valued at about $323M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Youngstown State University grew 1.69% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $273M 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

$8.08M - Federal
$6.66M - State
$355k - Local

As of 2023, Youngstown State University received $8.08M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $6.66M from state grants and contracts, and $355k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$86.8M

2023 Salaries

0.638%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Youngstown State University paid a median of $86.8M in salaries, which represents 41.6% of their overall expenditure ($209M) and a 0.638% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.08% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 8.9% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$24.1M

Instructional Salaries

321

Number of Employees

In 2023, Youngstown State University paid a total of $24.1M to 321 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

120 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

150 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Youngstown State University were Professor with 120 employees, Associate professor with 80 employees, and Lecturer with 78 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Youngstown State University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 150 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 122 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 100 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Lecturer
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Youngstown State University was Male Professor with 75 employees, Female Lecturer with 51 employees, and Male Associate professor with 45 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Youngstown State University.

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