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:
Youngstown State University’s sports teams are nicknamed the Penguins.
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.
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.
Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.
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.
In 2005, Youngstown State had 12,912 students enrolled (10,920 full-time equivalent).
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.
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 awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 508 | early childhood education, middle school teaching, educational administration, special ed, school counseling, English teaching, music teaching, social studies teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 317 | business management, marketing, accounting, finance, human resources, fashion merchandising, MIS, managerial economics, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 198 | English, liberal arts and sciences, history, political science, technical and business writing, speech and rhetoric, sociology, geography, ... |
| Science | 144 | biology, chemistry, geology, physics, astronomy |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 96 | criminal justice and safety, forensic science, criminal justice and police |
| Engineering Technician | 90 | civil engineering tech, electronics tech, electrical/electronic tech, mechanical engineering tech, drafting, computer engineering tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 89 | computer programming, information technology, computer science, web design, computer support |
| Engineering | 89 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, industrial engineering, chemical engineering, materials engineering |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 80 | registered nursing, adult health nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Therapy And Counseling | 65 | psychology, physical therapy, community health services |
| Family And Social Work | 60 | social work, child care management, family and community services, public administration |
| Media | 51 | radio and television, advertising, journalism |
| Medical Support And Technology | 49 | dental hygienist, respiratory care tech, medical assistant, medical lab tech, clinical and medical lab science, clinical lab tech |
| Fine Arts | 46 | fine arts, art history and criticism, textile arts |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 43 | exercise science, dietitian, dietetic technician, health and physical education |
| Medicine | 31 | health professions, public health, gerontology |
| Music | 23 | music performance, music theory and composition, jazz, music, music history and theory |
| Mathematics | 17 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 16 | philosophy and religious studies, religion, philosophy |
| Hospitality | 15 | hospitality management |
| Medical Adminstration | 12 | health care administration, health care facilities management, medical illustrator |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 8 | environmental science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 7 | drama, theatre design |
| Office And Administration | 0 | administrative assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Youngstown State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,537 | 112 |
| Master's degree | 320 | 49 |
| Associate's degree | 173 | 28 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 20 | 9 |
| Doctor's degree | 3 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 1 |
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):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 85% |
| Graduate | 15% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 90% |
| Pennsylvania | 7% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (330) 941-2000
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 209 | 96 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 43 | 31 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 17 | 26 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 144 | $80,248 | 48 | $74,939 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 59 | $65,335 | 38 | $59,458 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 52 | $54,622 | 42 | $50,525 |
| Instructor | academic year | 14 | $40,339 | 25 | $40,968 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 269 | $69,946 | 153 | $58,841 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Gateway Football Conference |
| Basketball | Horizon League |
| Baseball | Horizon League |
| Track | Horizon League |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 158 | 137 | 295 |
| Football | 77 | 0 | 77 |
| Track | 19 | 34 | 53 |
| Baseball | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| Basketball | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| All Other Sports | 15 | 89 | 104 |
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Youngstown State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (for open-admission colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering (for open-admission colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in music (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
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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