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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 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 2007-2008, Youngstown State had 13,595 students enrolled (11,476 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
http://www.ysu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 428 | early childhood education, special ed, middle school teaching, school counseling, music teaching, physical education teaching, educational administration, English teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 283 | general studies, English, history, liberal arts and sciences, political science, technical and business writing, speech and rhetoric, geography, ... |
| Business and Management | 271 | business management, accounting, marketing, fashion merchandising, finance, human resources, business, MIS, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 128 | registered nursing, adult health nursing, EMT paramedic, pediatric nursing |
| Engineering Technician | 122 | electrical/electronic tech, electronics tech, civil engineering tech, mechanical engineering tech, drafting, computer engineering tech, construction engineering tech |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 112 | criminal justice and safety, forensic science, criminal justice and police |
| Science | 111 | biology, chemistry, geology, physics, astronomy |
| Engineering | 96 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, industrial engineering, materials engineering |
| Family and Social Work | 79 | social work, child care management, family and community services, public administration |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 67 | information technology, computer programming, computer science, computer support, web design |
| Therapy and Counseling | 64 | psychology, physical therapy, community health services |
| Medical Support and Technology | 62 | dental hygienist, respiratory care tech, medical assistant, medical lab tech, clinical and medical lab science, clinical lab tech, medical coding |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 62 | exercise science, dietitian, health and physical education, dietetic technician, rehabilitation |
| Media | 45 | radio and television, advertising, journalism |
| Fine Arts | 31 | fine arts, art history and criticism, fine arts studies, textile arts |
| Medicine | 25 | health professions, public health, gerontology |
| Hospitality | 18 | hospitality management |
| Music | 17 | music performance, music history and theory, music theory and composition, music, jazz |
| Mathematics | 11 | mathematics |
| Medical Administration | 11 | health care administration, health care facilities management, medical illustrator, environmental health |
| Religion and Philosophy | 11 | philosophy and religious studies, religion, philosophy |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 7 | drama, theatre design |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 2 | environmental science |
| Art Studies | 1 | arts management |
| Office and Administration | 0 | administrative assistant |
| Design | 0 | design and visual communication |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 0 | multimedia |
Number of programs and degrees for Youngstown State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,478 | 121 |
| Master's degree | 308 | 58 |
| Associate's degree | 226 | 30 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 31 | 12 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 19 | 6 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 2 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Youngstown State had a total enrollment of 13,595 students (11,476 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 87% |
| Graduate | 13% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 15% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 90% |
| Pennsylvania | 7% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
Youngstown State offers campus housing for 1,297 of its 11,476 (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 19 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,721 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,414 |
| Room and board | $ 7,090 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,140 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,296 |
Financial Aid:
Youngstown State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 314500)
Youngstown State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 185 | 90 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 55 | 53 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 24 | 33 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 20 | $110,897 | 5 | $97,381 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 6 | $98,182 | 7 | $87,859 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 26 | $107,963 | 14 | $88,613 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 98 | $90,103 | 36 | $85,658 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 52 | $72,662 | 36 | $65,939 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 68 | $60,148 | 62 | $57,035 |
| Instructor | academic year | 20 | $46,830 | 28 | $45,029 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 238 | $74,097 | 162 | $63,299 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Gateway Football Conference |
| Basketball | Horizon League |
| Baseball | Horizon League |
| Track | Horizon League |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 144 | 131 | 275 |
| Football | 74 | 0 | 74 |
| Track | 21 | 28 | 49 |
| Basketball | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 11 | 87 | 98 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Information Resources Management/CIO Training
International Business/Trade/Commerce
International Marketing
Labor and Industrial Relations
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
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
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
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
Secondary Education and Teaching
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
Construction 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 Arts and Art Studies, Other
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
Geography, Other
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
Urban Studies/Affairs
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Journalism
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Environmental Health
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 Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
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)
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetic Technician (DTR)
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Intermedia/Multimedia
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% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (for open-admission colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (for open-admission colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in music (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (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 services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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