Youngstown State University Description:
Admissions Data:
From the Youngstown State University website: "Youngstown State University offers open enrollment for Ohio high school seniors, therefore, there is no minimum test score, grade point average, nor class rank required to be admitted to the university. However, admission to particular classes and academic programs will only be granted based on evaluation of the high school transcript and test scores."
Enrollment (2010):
- Total Enrollment: 15,084 (13,800 undergraduates)
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Gender Breakdown: 47% Male / 53% Female
- 78% Full-time
Costs (2011 - 12):
- Tuition and Fees: $7,451 (in-state); $7,662 (out-of-state)
- Books: $1,237 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $7,900
- Other Expenses: $3,335
- Total Cost: $19,923 (in-state); $20,134 (out-of-state)
Youngstown State University Financial Aid (2009 - 10):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 93%
- Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 91%
- Loans: 70%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $4,524
- Loans: $3,711
Most Popular Majors:
Retention and Graduation Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 68%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 13%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 37%
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Youngstown State University Mission Statement:
"Youngstown State University-an urban research university-emphasizes a creative, integrated approach to education, scholarship, and service. The University places students at its center; leads in the discovery, dissemination, and application of knowledge; advances civic, scientific, and technological development; and fosters collaboration to enrich the region and the world.
The University:
- Creates diverse educational experiences that develop ethical, intellectually curious students who are invested in their communities;
- Provides access to a broad range of undergraduate programs;
- Offers graduate programs in selected areas of excellence, including those that meet the needs of the region;
- Supports economic development through applied learning and research;
- Integrates teaching and learning, scholarship, and civic engagement;
- Fosters understanding of diversity, sustainability, and global perspectives; and
- Advances the intellectual and cultural life of the city, region, and world."
