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Youngstown State is a public, multipurpose university. It was founded as a school of law in 1908, gained university status in 1955 and became a member of the state system of higher education in 1967. Its 150-acre campus is located less than a mile from downtown Youngstown.

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collegeType
Public
studentType
Coed
4,487
Undergraduates
1,867
Men - 41.6%
2,621
Women - 58.4%
1,851
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Minimally difficult
Overall Admission Rate
78% of 6,718 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
August 1
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.51 (based on weighted GPAs)
SAT Math
460-590 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
470-590 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
18-24 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
In-state: $27,397
Out-of-state: $27,757
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $12,463
Out-of-state: $12,823
Room and Board
$10,384
Average Percent of Need Met
41%
Average Freshman Award
$10,513
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$25,794
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
105
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
14%
10-19
33%
20-29
31%
30-39
13%
40-49
5%
50-99
3%
Over 100
1%
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Youngstown Population
63,828
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Cleveland, Pittsburgh
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
10% of all students
Mascot
Penguins
Sororities
4% of women participate
Fraternities
3% of men participate
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International Students
Not reported
First-Year Students Returning
75.4%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
24.1%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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