Youngstown State University

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,966

3% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$11,785

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

7.56%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

69.9%

8,636 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

11,835

75.7% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

47.7%

781 Graduates

About

Youngstown State University is a higher education institution located in Mahoning County, OH. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Youngstown State University were General Studies (115 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (115 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (110 degrees).

In 2020, 2,472 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Youngstown State University. 55.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,906 degrees), 10 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (190 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Youngstown State University is $8,966, which is $−13,564 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Youngstown State University is $8,966, which is $−13,564 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,785.

In 2020, 72% of undergraduate students attending Youngstown State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,966

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Youngstown State University was $8,966. The cost of tuition at Youngstown State University is $−13,564 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

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

Average Net Price

$11,785

2020 Value

1.45%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Youngstown State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,785. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Youngstown State University grew by 1.45%.

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 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,100. The cost of room and board increased by 3.19% between 2019 and 2020. 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

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

72% of undergraduate students at Youngstown State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2019, 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.

7.56%

2018 Default Rate

230

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Youngstown State University was 7.56%, which represents 230 out of the 3041 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 8,636 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 5.78% annual decline. Out of those 8,636 applicants, 6,039 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 69.9% acceptance rate.

There were 11,835 students enrolled at Youngstown State University in 2020, and 22% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Youngstown State University has an overall enrollment yield of 30.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

69.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

6,039

Accepted Out of 8,636

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Youngstown State University was 69.9% (6,039 admissions from 8,636 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 67.4%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants declined by −5.78%, while admissions declined by −2.23%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Youngstown State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

22%

Submission Percentage

401

Scores Submitted

22% of enrolled first-time students at Youngstown State University in 2020 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 has a total enrollment of 11,835 students. The full-time enrollment at Youngstown State University is 8,960 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,875. This means that 75.7% 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% White, 8.74% Black or African American, 4.39% Hispanic or Latino, 3.59% Two or More Races, 1.34% Asian, 0.135% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0507% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Youngstown State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.9%), followed by White Male (34.6%) and Black or African American Female (4.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (49.4%), followed by White Male (26.1%) and Black or African American Female (5.35%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

75.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Youngstown State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11,835 students. The full-time enrollment at Youngstown State University is 8,960 and the part-time enrollment is 2,875. This means that 75.7% of students enrolled at Youngstown State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.8% 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

76%

2020 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 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), 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

White
8,878
Black or African American
1,034
Hispanic or Latino
519

The enrolled student population at Youngstown State University is 75% White, 8.74% Black or African American, 4.39% Hispanic or Latino, 3.59% Two or More Races, 1.34% Asian, 0.135% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0507% 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 52.6% White, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% 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, 459 students (3.88%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 274 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 (1,906 degrees awarded). There were 10 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (190 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Youngstown State University is General Studies (115 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (115 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (110 degrees).

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 (152 degrees awarded), English (78 degrees), and Engineering (208 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 (409,230 people), Software developers (391,498 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (330,555 people), Civil engineers (253,428 people), and Mechanical engineers (191,947 people).

The most specialized majors at Youngstown State University are Public Administration and Social Service (152 degrees awarded), English (78 degrees), Engineering (208 degrees), Engineering Technologies (82 degrees), and Protective Services (127 degrees).

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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

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 (478,638 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (424,156 people), Elementary & secondary schools (394,183 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (360,635 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (331,120 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

General Studies
115 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
115 degree-majorss awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
110 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Youngstown State University was General Studies with 115 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

1,099

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

1,373

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 1,099 degrees were awarded to men at Youngstown State University, which is 0.8 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,373).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 77 degrees were awarded to men at Youngstown State University in Criminal Justice - Safety Studies, which is 1.54 times more than the 50 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 129 degrees were awarded to women at Youngstown State University in Social Work, which is 5.61 times more than the 23 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

13%

100% Completion Time

37%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 13% of students graduating from Youngstown State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 37% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 41% 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 (91.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Youngstown State University is Female and Asian (91.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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, 1.92% of graduates (15 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,906 degrees awarded
Black or African American
190 degrees awarded
Unknown
95 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Youngstown State University is white (1,906 degrees awarded). There were 10 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (190 degrees).

3.84% of degree recipients (95 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
1,072 degrees awarded
White Male
834 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
113 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Youngstown State University is white female (1,072 degrees awarded). There were 1.29 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (834 degrees).

Operations

Youngstown State University has an endowment valued at nearly $268M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $2.56M (0.955%), compared to the 3.19% average return ($1.26M on $39.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2020, Youngstown State University had a total salary expenditure of $212M. Youngstown State University employs 147 Professors, 106 Associate professors, and 64 Assistant professors. Most academics at Youngstown State University are Male Professors (94), Male Associate professors(61), and Female Professors (53).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Youngstown State University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 129 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 122 employees, and Management with 74 employees.

Endowment

$268M

2020 Endowment

0.523%

decline from 2019

Youngstown State University has an endowment valued at about $268M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Youngstown State University declined 0.523% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $228M 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

$5.12M - Federal
$6.13M - State
$396k - Local

As of 2020, Youngstown State University received $5.12M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $6.13M from state grants and contracts, and $396k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$89.5M

2020 Salaries

0.817%

decline from 2019

In 2020, Youngstown State University paid a median of $89.5M in salaries, which represents 42.2% of their overall expenditure ($212M) and a 0.817% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.465% decline from 2018 and a 3.09% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 34.6M (40.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$29.2M

Instructional Salaries

377

Number of Employees

In 2020, Youngstown State University paid a total of $29.2M to 377 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.8%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

147 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

129 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Youngstown State University were Professor with 147 employees; Associate professor with 106 employees; and Associate professor with 64 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Youngstown State University were Office and Administrative Support with 129 employees; Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 122 employees; and Management with 74 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Youngstown State University was Male Professor with 94 employees, Male Associate professor with 61 employees, and Female Professor with 53 employees.

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