YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY (YSU)
- One University Plaza
- Youngstown, OH 44555
- OPEID College Code: 00314500
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- General Phone: (877) 468-6978
- President: David C Sweet
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Professional
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 14,644
- College Alias: YSU
- College Mascot: Penguins
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- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
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Accreditation
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Doctoral (Education)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: web.ysu.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $30.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: YSU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 90%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 59% | 44% | 39% | 41% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,736 | $3,859 | $2,024 | $3,254 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 6.5% | 5.5% | 4.8% |
| Number in Default | 210 | 178 | 179 |
| Number in Repayment | 3,224 | 3,230 | 3,726 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $6,956 | $6,721 | $6,721 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $6,956 | $6,721 | $6,721 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $9,649 | $9,414 | $9,414 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,212 | $1,140 | $1,094 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,400 | $7,090 | $6,740 |
| Other Expenses | $4,489 | $4,296 | $4,073 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,400 | $7,090 | $6,740 |
| Other Expenses | $6,080 | $5,826 | $5,620 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,980 | $5,826 | $4,520 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $20,057 | $19,247 | $18,628 |
| In-State | $20,057 | $19,247 | $18,628 |
| Out of State | $22,750 | $21,940 | $21,321 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $21,648 | $20,777 | $20,175 |
| In-State | $21,648 | $20,777 | $20,175 |
| Out of State | $24,341 | $23,470 | $22,868 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $13,148 | $12,648 | $12,335 |
| In-State | $13,148 | $12,648 | $12,335 |
| Out of State | $15,841 | $15,341 | $15,028 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 14,644 Undergraduate: 13,281 Graduate: 1,363
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 6,763 Female: 7,881
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 6,265 Female: 7,016
- Graduate Gender Male: 498 Female: 865
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 10,872 Part-Time: 3,772
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 10,375 Part-Time: 2,906
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 497 Part-Time: 866
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 149 | 1% |
| American Indian | 48 | 0.3% |
| Black | 2,336 | 16% |
| Asian | 148 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 324 | 2% |
| White | 10,525 | 72% |
| Unknown | 1,114 | 8% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 312 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 3,373 | 23% |
| Ages 20-21 | 3,228 | 22% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,902 | 20% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,803 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 999 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 682 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 879 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 449 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 17 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,922 | 1,168 | 754 |
| Faculty Status | 980 | 467 | 513 |
| Tenured Faculty | 303 | 303 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 212 | - | 212 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 960 | 447 | 513 |
| Primarily Instruction | 960 | 447 | 513 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 75 | 74 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 387 | 330 | 57 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 500 | 317 | 183 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 293 | 209 | 84 |
| Skilled Crafts | 19 | 19 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 156 | 62 | 94 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $71,510 (410) | $75,903 (241) | $65,246 (169) |
| Professor | $90,606 (138) | $92,481 (98) | $86,012 (40) |
| Associate Professor | $71,197 (102) | $73,544 (61) | $67,706 (41) |
| Assistant Professor | $59,873 (122) | $60,974 (61) | $58,771 (61) |
| Instructor | $46,856 (48) | $48,758 (21) | $45,377 (27) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $101,469 (37) | $104,852 (27) | $92,334 (10) |
| Professor | $109,676 (24) | $111,140 (20) | $102,359 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $93,644 (10) | $94,335 (6) | $92,606 (4) |
| Assistant Professor | $61,893 (3) | $42,202 (1) | $71,738 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $72,463 (447) | $76,899 (268) | $65,822 (179) |
| Professor | $90,477 (162) | $92,219 (118) | $85,806 (44) |
| Associate Professor | $71,681 (112) | $73,870 (67) | $68,423 (45) |
| Assistant Professor | $59,651 (125) | $60,548 (62) | $58,769 (63) |
| Instructor | $46,856 (48) | $48,758 (21) | $45,377 (27) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $3,469,931 | $1,857,288 | $1,612,643 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 54% | 46% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 355 | 195 | 160 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 352 | 194 | 158 |
| Baseball | 34 | 34 | - |
| Basketball | 29 | 16 | 13 |
| All Track Combined | 70 | 29 | 41 |
| Football | 102 | 102 | - |
| Golf | 17 | 8 | 9 |
| Soccer | 28 | - | 28 |
| Softball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Swimming and Diving | 26 | - | 26 |
| Tennis | 13 | 6 | 7 |
| Volleyball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $121,564 | $64,351 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $55,893 | $26,907 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 50 | 27 | 23 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| All Track Combined | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Football | 11 | 11 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 10 | - |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 70%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 42%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 35% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 31% |
| Female | 38% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 75% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 14% |
| Asian | 27% |
| Hispanic | 32% |
| White | 38% |
| Unknown | 36% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 10% |
| 5 Years | 25% |
| 6 Years | 32% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Liquor Related | 10 | 7 |
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 4 | 2 |
| Liquor Related | 20 | 15 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Robbery | - | 3 |
| Burglary | 18 | 14 |
| Vehicle Theft | 8 | 5 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009