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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Youngstown State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

78
%
Acceptance rate
3.46
Average High School GPA
June 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Youngstown State University?

78%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Youngstown State accepted 78% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 6,718 people applied and 5,380 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
3181 / 4036 (79%)
Men
2069 / 2682 (77%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Youngstown State University:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

29%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 29% ended up enrolling at Youngstown State University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Youngstown State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Youngstown State considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Class Rank
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Youngstown State University?

3.46
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Youngstown State University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.46. 17% of freshmen who attended Youngstown State were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 38% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
14%
3.75-3.99
23%
3.50-3.74
22%
3.25-3.49
15%
3.00-3.24
10%
2.50-2.99
12%
2.00-2.49
3%

Youngstown State is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

17%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

78%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
460
75th Percentile
570
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
370
75th Percentile
590
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
830
75th Percentile
1160

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Youngstown State University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

June 1
Regular admission deadline

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