Youngstown State University Acceptance Rate
Youngstown, Ohio · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,799
- Admitted
- 4,658
- Yield
- 28.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Youngstown State University's acceptance rate has fallen from 83.3% in 2014–15 to 80.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,784 to 5,799 (+53%) over that period.
Its 80.3% rate makes Youngstown State University more selective than about 42% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 54 tracked Ohio schools, it is more selective than about 39%.
Youngstown State University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 28.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,784 | 3,152 | 83.3% | 1,776 |
| 2015–16 | 7,966 | 5,664 | 71.1% | 2,042 |
| 2016–17 | 9,015 | 6,081 | 67.5% | 2,091 |
| 2017–18 | 10,025 | 6,379 | 63.6% | 2,215 |
| 2018–19 | 10,635 | 7,314 | 68.8% | 2,322 |
| 2019–20 | 9,166 | 6,177 | 67.4% | 1,939 |
| 2020–21 | 8,636 | 6,039 | 69.9% | 1,820 |
| 2021–22 | 6,718 | 5,250 | 78.1% | 1,627 |
| 2022–23 | 7,481 | 6,030 | 80.6% | 1,625 |
| 2023–24 | 5,799 | 4,658 | 80.3% | 1,317 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,402 | 2,772 | 81.5% |
| Men | 2,295 | 1,823 | 79.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 480–600 | 17% |
| SAT Math | 460–610 | |
| ACT Composite | 17–24 | 78% |
How Youngstown State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Youngstown State University's acceptance rate?
Youngstown State University's acceptance rate is 80.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (4,658 admitted of 5,799 applicants).
Is Youngstown State University test optional?
Youngstown State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Youngstown State University?
Youngstown State University received 5,799 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 4,658.
What SAT score do you need for Youngstown State University?
Admitted students at Youngstown State University typically scored 480–600 on SAT Reading/Writing and 460–610 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Youngstown State University getting harder to get into?
Youngstown State University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 83.3% in 2014–15 to 80.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://ysu.edu/.