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Youngstown, Ohio

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Chances of getting into Youngstown State University

Open Admission Policy

Can I get into Youngstown State? Youngstown State University is an open admission policy institution. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met. New admission is often granted continually throughout the year. Please consult Youngstown State University directly to learn the specifics of its open admission policy.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Youngstown State University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 15% of students submitted SAT scores and 79% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Youngstown State SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
930-1180
Applicants Submitting SAT 
15%
SAT Scores for Youngstown State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 470
SAT Math 25th 460
SAT Composite 25th 930
SAT Scores for Youngstown State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 590
SAT Math 75th 590
SAT Composite 75th 1180
Average SAT Score 1060

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Youngstown State University?

Youngstown State University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Youngstown State University score in the top 73 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 930-1180.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Youngstown State University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1180 and Above Good >87%
1055 to 1180 Avg + 78%-87%
930 to 1055 Avg - 65%-78%
805 to 930 Reach 50%-65%
Less than 805 Low <50%
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Youngstown State ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
18-24 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
79%
ACT Scores for Youngstown State University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 16
ACT Math 25th 17
ACT Composite 25th 18
ACT Scores for Youngstown State University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 24
ACT Math 75th 25
ACT Composite 75th 24
Average ACT Score 21

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Youngstown State?

Youngstown State University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Youngstown State regularly accepts students who score 18 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 62 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 18-24.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Youngstown State University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
24 and Above Good >87%
21 to 24 Avg + 78%-87%
18 to 21 Avg - 65%-78%
15 to 18 Reach 50%-65%
Less than 15 Low <50%
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Youngstown State GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.51
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Youngstown State University?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into Youngstown State. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Youngstown State University was 3.51 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #30 in Ohio for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.51 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Youngstown State accepts 78% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Youngstown State University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 14.26% Good
3.75 to 3.99 22.9% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 21.83% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 15.39% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 9.97% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 12.18% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 3.47% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

73% of Youngstown State University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Youngstown State University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 17%
Top 25% of class 38%
Top 50% of class 73%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Mar 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Mar 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Youngstown State University is $45.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Youngstown State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Youngstown State University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Considered but not required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Youngstown State University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=206695 IPEDS survey data for Youngstown State University.

FAQs

Does Youngstown State University prefer SAT or ACT?

15% of students submit their SAT scores to Youngstown State. 79% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Youngstown State University?

Youngstown State has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges generally only require a high school diploma or a GED certificate to be admitted.