Ward Beecher Hall houses the departments of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics and Astronomy. The five-story original unit was constructed in 1958, a major addition was built in 1967 and a small addition comprising chemical storerooms was completed in 1997. The building contains 31 laboratories, including a planetarium and greenhouse, nine classrooms, 53 faculty-research rooms and a conference/seminar room.
Other key science facilities include:
Dedicated in 1986, Meshel Hall is home to computer science and technology students and faculty. The building contains five classrooms and 10 specialized computerized laboratories. The Department of Computer and Information Systems is located on the third floor, while the fourth floor is used as the university’s main computer facilities.
Moser Hall, a five-level structure completed in 1967, houses the Rayen School of Engineering and Engineering Technology, as well as YSU’s Center for Innovation in Additive Manufacturing with two high-end 3D printers for undergraduate- and graduate-student research.
In addition to 49 laboratories, 11 classrooms, two research and development rooms, and seven conference rooms, it contains the 200-seat, state-of-the-art Schwebel Auditorium. You can also find the Clarence R. Smith Mineral Museum in Moser.
The Lincoln Building on campus houses the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, the Math Assistance Center, 14 classrooms and four laboratories for STEM students studying mathematics.
Nearly 11,000 students
Over $8 Million in Scholarships Given Annually
21 Average Class Size
5 University Residence Halls with plenty of nearby apartments
14:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio
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Tuition and fees may vary by major, college, area of study or based on your location. The university reserves the right to assess fees for special services and programs applicable to students. First-time International undergraduate students’ tuition rate is established based on first enrollment and remains unchanged for four consecutive years. Graduate students should plan for a yearly tuition increase of approximately 5%.
For a complete list of additional fees and detailed tuition information please visit the University Bursar website here.
Cost of the most popular room and meal plan combination; Your cost will depend on the plans you select. Costs in the box cover the most popular room and meal plan combination (on-campus); If you choose to live off-campus, the estimated cost of room and meals will be around $12,000 based on 12 months.
Based on average books & supply costs
Health insurance is required for international students.
Applicants must have graduated from high school or have successfully completed the General Education Development (GED) test to be considered for admission. Freshman applicants applying for admission to Youngstown State University must submit a high school transcript or GED transcript. Submission of American College Test (ACT) or Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) scores is optional. Please note: some majors require test scores to be admitted into the program.
Applicants must have a cumulative weighted high school grade point average of 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale) or higher, a core unweighted grade point average* of 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale) or higher and have an ACT composite score of 17 or higher or a SAT composite score of 920 or higher (evidence-based writing and reading and math) to be admitted unconditionally. (*Core gpa is calculated based on grades earned in the following courses – English, mathematics, science, social science and foreign language, if applicable, from 9th through 12th grade).
Fall 2024
application deadline is
August 1, 2024