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Youngstown State University, Ohio

Youngstown State University

Founded in 1908, Youngstown State University, or YSU, is located in Youngstown, Ohio, United States. The university enrolls more than 10,000 students yearly. The campus is spread across an area of 140 acres. YSU offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. The university is organized into the following schools and colleges:

  • The Beeghly College of Education
  • The Bitonte College of Health and Human Services
  • The College of Fine and Performing Arts
  • The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS)
  • The College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)
  • The School of Graduate Studies
  • The Williamson College of Business Administration

Youngstown State University’s sports teams are nicknamed the Penguins.

Overview of Youngstown State University

The campus of Youngstown State is in Youngstown, Ohio, which is a small city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Youngstown State include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.

Areas of Study

The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Youngstown State is known for its programs in education and teaching.

Youngstown State Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.

Faculty

Youngstown State has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Body

In 2005, Youngstown State had 12,912 students enrolled (10,920 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

The school offers students meal plans. Youngstown State values student athletics, and belongs to the Gateway Football Conference and Horizon League.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Youngstown State

Youngstown State University
One University Plaza
Youngstown, OH 44555-0001
General Phone: (877) 468-6978
Admissions Phone: (330) 941-2000
Financial Aid Phone: (330) 941-3505
http://www.ysu.edu

Youngstown State Programs and Degrees (2005)

Youngstown State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Education And Teaching508early childhood education, middle school teaching, educational administration, special ed, school counseling, English teaching, music teaching, social studies teaching, ...
Business And Management317business management, marketing, accounting, finance, human resources, fashion merchandising, MIS, managerial economics, ...
Liberal Arts198English, liberal arts and sciences, history, political science, technical and business writing, speech and rhetoric, sociology, geography, ...
Science144biology, chemistry, geology, physics, astronomy
Security And Law Enforcement96criminal justice and safety, forensic science, criminal justice and police
Engineering Technician90civil engineering tech, electronics tech, electrical/electronic tech, mechanical engineering tech, drafting, computer engineering tech
Computer Science And Engineering89computer programming, information technology, computer science, web design, computer support
Engineering89mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, industrial engineering, chemical engineering, materials engineering
Nursing And Emergency Medicine80registered nursing, adult health nursing, EMT paramedic
Therapy And Counseling65psychology, physical therapy, community health services
Family And Social Work60social work, child care management, family and community services, public administration
Media51radio and television, advertising, journalism
Medical Support And Technology49dental hygienist, respiratory care tech, medical assistant, medical lab tech, clinical and medical lab science, clinical lab tech
Fine Arts46fine arts, art history and criticism, textile arts
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy43exercise science, dietitian, dietetic technician, health and physical education
Medicine31health professions, public health, gerontology
Music23music performance, music theory and composition, jazz, music, music history and theory
Mathematics17mathematics
Religion And Philosophy16philosophy and religious studies, religion, philosophy
Hospitality15hospitality management
Medical Adminstration12health care administration, health care facilities management, medical illustrator
Conservation And Resource Management8environmental science
Drama And Performing Arts7drama, theatre design
Office And Administration0administrative assistant

Number of programs and degrees for Youngstown State in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree1,537112
Master's degree32049
Associate's degree17328
Postbaccalaureate certificate209
Doctor's degree31
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years11

Youngstown State Student Body

In 2005, Youngstown State had a total enrollment of 12,912 students (10,920 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate85%
Graduate15%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White80%
Black10%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Other Races6%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-1923%
20-2122%
22-2420%
25-2913%
30-347%
35-395%
40-496%
50-643%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Ohio90%
Pennsylvania7%
Foreign countries1%

Youngstown State Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time70 %
Part-Time44 %

Youngstown State Room and Board (2005)

Youngstown State offers campus housing for 1,300 of its 10,920 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Youngstown, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).

The school offers students a meal plan with 14 meals per week.

Youngstown State Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 6,333
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 8,805
Room and board$ 6,280
Room charge$ 4,480
Board (meal plan) charge$ 1,800
Books and supplies$ 1,014
Other expenses$ 3,920

Financial Aid:
Youngstown State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 314500)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (330) 941-3505

Youngstown State Faculty

Youngstown State has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured20996
Non-tenured, but on tenure track4331
Non-tenured and not on tenure track1726

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year144$80,24848$74,939
Associate professoracademic year59$65,33538$59,458
Assistant professoracademic year52$54,62242$50,525
Instructoracademic year14$40,33925$40,968
All faculty totalacademic year269$69,946153$58,841

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Youngstown State Athletics

Athletic Conferences (2005):

SportConference
FootballGateway Football Conference
BasketballHorizon League
BaseballHorizon League
TrackHorizon League

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total158137295
Football77077
Track193453
Baseball33033
Basketball141428
All Other Sports1589104

Youngstown State Degree Programs (2005)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
International Marketing
Labor and Industrial Relations
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Information Technology
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Computer Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Speech Teacher Education
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

ENGINEERING
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Family and Community Services
Public Administration
Social Work

FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
Fine/Studio Arts, General

HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General

LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
Historic Preservation and Conservation
History, General
Italian Language and Literature
Latin Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Technical and Business Writing
Women's Studies

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MEDIA
Advertising
Journalism
Radio and Television

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

MEDICINE
Gerontology
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)

MUSIC
Jazz/Jazz Studies
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetic Technician (DTR)
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religion/Religious Studies

SCIENCE
Astronomy
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Forensic Science and Technology

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General

Youngstown State Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Youngstown State Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Youngstown State Number of degree programs
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Youngstown State Number of students
% students on athletic fin. aid
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 6%Youngstown State % students on athletic fin. aid
% of degrees in fine arts
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 9%Youngstown State % of degrees in fine arts
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 9%Youngstown State Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in engineering
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 10%Youngstown State % of degrees in engineering
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 13%Youngstown State % of degrees in religion and philosophy
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Youngstown State Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Youngstown State % of degrees in education and teaching
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Youngstown State % of degrees in engineering technician
% of degrees in music
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 18%Youngstown State % of degrees in music
% of degrees in science
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Youngstown State % of degrees in science
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member

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