Youngstown State University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,196

2.57% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$12,290

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.47%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

78.1%

6,718 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

11,298

73.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

47%

881 Graduates

About

Youngstown State University is a higher education institution located in Mahoning County, OH. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Youngstown State University were Registered Nursing (122 degrees awarded), General Studies (116 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (104 degrees).

In 2021, 2,596 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Youngstown State University. 55.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,939 degrees), 10.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (186 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Youngstown State University is $9,196, which is $−13,988 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Youngstown State University is $9,196, which is $−13,988 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,290.

In 2021, 75% of undergraduate students attending Youngstown State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,196

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Youngstown State University was $9,196. The cost of tuition at Youngstown State University is $−13,988 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$12,290

2021 Value

4.29%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Youngstown State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,290. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Youngstown State University grew by 4.29%.

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

$9,700

Room and Board

$1,100

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Youngstown State University was of $9,700 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

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

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

43%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

75% of undergraduate students at Youngstown State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 4.17% with respect to 2020, 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.

1.47%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Youngstown State University was 1.47%, which represents 42 out of the 2859 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 6,718 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 22.2% annual growth. Out of those 6,718 applicants, 5,250 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 78.1% acceptance rate.

There were 11,298 students enrolled at Youngstown State University in 2021. 15% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Youngstown State University has an overall enrollment yield of 31%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

78.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

5,250

Accepted Out of 6,718

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Youngstown State University was 78.1% (5,250 admissions from 6,718 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 69.9%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 22.2%, while admissions declined by −13.1%..

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

15%

Submission Percentage (2021)

246

Scores Submitted (2021)

15% of enrolled first-time students at Youngstown State University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Youngstown State University had a total enrollment of 11,298 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Youngstown State University is 8,324 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,974. This means that 73.7% of students enrolled at Youngstown State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Youngstown State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 75.6% White, 8.3% Black or African American, 4.55% Hispanic or Latino, 3.35% Two or More Races, 1.41% Asian, 0.133% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0266% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Youngstown State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.4%), followed by White Male (34.5%) and Black or African American Female (4.36%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (48.8%), followed by White Male (21.9%) and Black or African American Female (5.36%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

73.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Youngstown State University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11,298 students. The full-time enrollment at Youngstown State University is 8,324 and the part-time enrollment is 2,974. This means that 73.7% of students enrolled at Youngstown State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

75%

2021 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 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), 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 (2021)

White
8,543 enrolled students
Black or African American
938 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
514 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Youngstown State University is 75.6% White, 8.3% Black or African American, 4.55% Hispanic or Latino, 3.35% Two or More Races, 1.41% Asian, 0.133% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0266% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 408 students (3.61%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 300 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 (1,939 degrees awarded). There were 10.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (186 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Youngstown State University is Registered Nursing (122 degrees awarded), followed by General Studies (116 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (104 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (166 degrees awarded), Engineering (248 degrees), and English (61 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

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 Other managers (416,429 people), Software developers (405,603 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (335,641 people), Civil engineers (262,799 people), and Mechanical engineers (192,447 people).

The most specialized majors at Youngstown State University in 2021 are Public Administration and Social Service (166 degrees awarded), Engineering (248 degrees), English (61 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (74 degrees), and Protective Services (133 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Podiatrists, Physicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Youngstown State University are Public Administration and Social Service (166 degrees awarded), Engineering (248 degrees), English (61 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (74 degrees), and Protective Services (133 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

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 Computer Systems Design (486,422 people), Elementary & secondary schools (469,882 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (424,310 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (382,719 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (367,751 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 (2021)

Registered Nursing
122 degrees awarded
General Studies
116 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
104 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Youngstown State University was Registered Nursing with 122 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

1,148

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,448

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,148 degrees were awarded to men at Youngstown State University, which is 0.793 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,448).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 61 degrees were awarded to men at Youngstown State University in Mechanical Engineering, which is 5.55 times more than the 11 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 143 degrees were awarded to men at Youngstown State University in Social Work, which is 6.81 times more than the 21 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

19%

100% Completion Time

41%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 19% of students graduating from Youngstown State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 41% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% 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 (82.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Youngstown State University is Female and Asian (82.4% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 3.97% of graduates (35 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,939 degrees awarded
Black or African American
186 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
89 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Youngstown State University is white (1,939 degrees awarded). There were 10.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (186 degrees).

3.85% of degree recipients (100 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
1,100 degrees awarded
White Male
839 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
111 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Youngstown State University is white female (1,100 degrees awarded). There were 1.31 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (839 degrees).

Operations

Youngstown State University has an endowment valued at nearly $342M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 13.8M (4.03%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Youngstown State University had a total salary expenditure of 169M. Youngstown State University employs 128 Professors, 98 Associate professors and 76 Lecturers. Most academics at Youngstown State University are Male Professor (83), Male Associate professor (55), and Female Lecturer (47).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Youngstown State University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 143 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 130 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 83 employees.

Endowment

$342M

2021 Endowment

27.7%

growth from 2020

Youngstown State University has an endowment valued at about $342M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Youngstown State University grew 27.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $291M 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

$4.66M - Federal
$6.09M - State
$360k - Local

As of 2021, Youngstown State University received $4.66M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $6.09M from state grants and contracts, and $360k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$81.6M

2021 Salaries

8.9%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Youngstown State University paid a median of $81.6M in salaries, which represents 48.3% of their overall expenditure ($169M) and a 8.9% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$28M

Instructional Salaries

365

Number of Employees

In 2021, Youngstown State University paid a total of $28M to 365 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

128 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

143 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Youngstown State University were Professor with 128 employees, Associate professor with 98 employees, and Lecturer with 76 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Youngstown State University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 143 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 130 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 83 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Lecturer

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Youngstown State University was Male Professor with 83 employees, Male Associate professor with 55 employees, and Female Lecturer with 47 employees.

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