Youngstown State University

Kilcawley Center, 101 Armed Forces Blvd, Youngstown, OH 44502, USA | Founded: 1908 | Public, University | School ID: 000293 | Visit University


Why Youngstown State University | Scholarship Details | University Accreditation/ Recognition

Youngstown State University

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Features

Why Youngstown State University
  1. YSU offers over 115 undergraduate programs and 40 graduate programs, including PhD degrees. These programs cover a wide range of disciplines, including STEM, business, health professions, education, and arts.
  2. The YSU campus boasts cutting-edge buildings such as the Williamson College of Business Administration, the Beeghly College of Education, and the STEM College's Moser Hall.
  3. YSU is noted for its low tuition rates, giving it an economical alternative for higher education in Ohio.
  4. The institution provides a variety of scholarships, grants, and financial aid packages to assist students in covering the cost of their study.
  5. YSU is located in Youngstown, Ohio, a city with a long industrial heritage that is being revitalized.
Scholarship Details
YSU INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE GPA BASED SCHOLARSHIP
Youngstown State University (YSU) aims to enroll a diverse and academically qualified group of international students. To support this goal, the International Programs Office offers International Scholarship Awards ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 annually. These scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis, with YSU selecting international students for these scholarships based on specific criteria:
Scholarship Value
High School GPA (US Equivalent)
$1,0003.0-3.39
$2,5003.4-3.69

$4,000

3.7 or higher
$5,000Documented rank of 1st in- class

Graduate Scholarship
YSU offers scholarships to new graduate students who have been accepted into a YSU graduate degree program. These scholarships range from $500 to $1,000 per semester.
Criteria for the scholarship:
  1. Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.5 or above
  2. The cumulative undergraduate GPA from the degree-granting institution will be used to determine eligibility for the scholarship.

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University Accreditation/ Recognition
Youngstown State University (YSU) is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), which is one of the regional accreditation bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The HLC accredited degree-granting postsecondary educational institutions in the North Central region, which includes Ohio.
In addition to the university's general accreditation, many of YSU's specific programs and departments also hold specialized accreditations from professional and academic organizations relevant to their fields. For example:
  1. Engineering programs are accredited by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology).
  2. Business programs are accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business).
  3. Education programs are accredited by CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation).

Location

Kilcawley Center, 101 Armed Forces Blvd, Youngstown, OH 44502, USA

Financials

Descriptions Subtotal
Avg Cost of Tuition/Year USD 11,678
Cost of Living/Year USD 10,607
*Application Fee USD 0 - USD 120
*Charged once per application
Estimated Total/Year USD 22,285

Programs