Youngstown State University
Youngstown State University is one of the thirty-six public 4-year colleges in Ohio. The campus is located in an urban area, in Youngstown.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 12,521 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 2,215 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 1,706 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 77%). Every year 34% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Youngstown State University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $7,847, and fees were $604. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $8,207 and $604 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students12,521 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate77% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 16 | 80 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 0 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 0 |
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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
58 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1945 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 02/01/2001 - Current |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 12/01/1981 - Current |
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Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels COA 08/01/1972 - Current |
Admission
64%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 980 to 1220 |
| ACT | 19 to 25 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $45 |
| Graduates | $45 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $337/credit | |
| In State Students | $337/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $352/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $496/credit | |
| In State Students | $496/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $746/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $15,165 | $15,165 | $15,840 |
| ADN | 70 | $23,590 | $23,590 | $24,640 |
| BSN | 125 | $42,125 | $42,125 | $44,000 |
| FNP | 50 | $24,800 | $24,800 | $37,300 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 98% of Youngstown State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 47% | $4,604 |
| Other Federal Grant | 11% | $397 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 36% | $1,477 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 68% | $4,898 |
| Federal Student Loans | 57% | $5,341 |
| Private Loans | 3% | $8,297 |
$10,637
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$8,026 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$9,352 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$11,934 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$14,404 |
| Over $110,000$14,521 |
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Student Population
11,269
Undergrads
1,252
Graduates
6,577
Women
5,944
Men
76%
Full-time
24%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
75% |
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Black/African American |
10% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
4% |
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Hispanic |
4% |
|
Non-resident alien |
4% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Ohio state board of nursing.
