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Youngstown State University Business Programs

Youngstown State University is a public institution located in Youngstown, OH. A Smaller City offers a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

Youngstown State University Rankings

Youngstown State University appears in the following rankings for business programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#38 of 231	State — Ohio
Overall Quality	#194 of 719	Region — Great Lakes
Overall Quality	#1192 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Youngstown State University?

Contact information for Youngstown State University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	One University Plaza, Youngstown, OH 44555-0001
Phone:	8774686978
Website:	ysu.edu/
Admissions:	ysu.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	ysu.edu/node/32

How Do I Get Into Youngstown State University?

You can apply to Youngstown State University online at: https://ysu.edu/admissions/apply-to-ysu

Youngstown State University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Youngstown State University

These are the things Youngstown State University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Youngstown State University?

Youngstown State University maintains an acceptance rate of 84%, which means it is highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 29% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

10% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 50% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Youngstown State University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 510 and 620. Math scores were between 500 and 610.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1010 to 1230. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Youngstown State University ranged between 19 and 25.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Youngstown State University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	2,979	2,514	84%
Women	4,290	3,641	85%

Can I Afford Youngstown State University?

The average net price after aid at Youngstown State University is $11,877. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$9,790
In-State Fees	$136
Out-of-State Tuition	$10,150
Out-of-State Fees	$136
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$9,926
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$10,286

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 19% of students at Youngstown State University receive some form of financial aid (1,571 students).

Approximately 73% of students at Youngstown State University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,667 per student.

34% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,913.

Student Loan Debt

38% of Youngstown State University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,433 per year.

Youngstown State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 3,042 students enrolled at Youngstown State University. Youngstown State University is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 7,340 undergraduate students at Youngstown State University, approximately 44% are male and 56% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Youngstown State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	117
Black or African American	631
Hispanic	381
White	4,873
American Indian/Alaska Native	7
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	7
Two or More Races	271
Non-Resident	726

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Youngstown State University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Ohio	1,149
Pennsylvania	141
New York	13
Illinois	9
Florida	5

Additionally, approximately 9.9% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Youngstown State University Graduate Student Diversity

2,604 of Youngstown State University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Youngstown State University, approximately 38% are male and 62% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Youngstown State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	44
Black or African American	192
Hispanic	57
White	1,749
American Indian/Alaska Native	5
Two or More Races	54
Non-Resident	403

Online Learning at Youngstown State University

Youngstown State University offers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

4,418 undergraduate students at Youngstown State University took at least one online class — of those, 1,133 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 398 students took at least one online class and 1,762 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Business Programs at Youngstown State University

These business degree programs are offered by Youngstown State University, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Business Administration, Management and Operations	89	141	—	260
Business/Commerce, General	—	180	—	198
Finance and Financial Management Services	57	—	—	57
Accounting and Related Services	53	2	—	55
Marketing	51	—	—	51
Human Resources Management and Services	18	—	—	18
Hospitality Administration/Management	13	—	—	17
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations	8	—	—	8
Business/Managerial Economics	6	—	—	6
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations	—	—	—	1

Academic Programs at Youngstown State University

Youngstown State University offers 26 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Youngstown State University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.