Youngstown, OH
Admission is not highly competitive: about 80 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 13 percentage points since 2019, from 67% to 80% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 9,166 | 6,177 | 1,939 | 67% |
| 2020 | 8,636 | 6,039 | 1,820 | 70% |
| 2021 | 6,718 | 5,250 | 1,627 | 78% |
| 2022 | 7,481 | 6,030 | 1,625 | 81% |
| 2023 | 5,799 | 4,658 | 1,317 | 80% |
Fall 2023 applicants
2,772 of 3,402 women and 1,823 of 2,295 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Youngstown State University has an acceptance rate of 80% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 4,658 of 5,799 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 80 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
5,799 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 1,317 enrolled.
No. Youngstown State University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 13 percentage points since 2019, from 67% to 80% — it has become less selective.