Youngstown State University Admissions

Youngstown State University practices open admission with an 80.60% acceptance rate. This means most students who apply get in, making it accessible to a wide range of academic backgrounds. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 830-1160 on the SAT, with an average of 995. Students typically earn around a 21 on the ACT. The university doesn't set extremely high academic barriers, focusing instead on providing opportunities for motivated students to succeed. YSU looks for students who want hands-on learning experiences, particularly those interested in engineering, business, or education programs, and who value the close-knit community feel of a mid-sized public university.