Youngstown State University
  • United States
  • Youngstown, Ohio, United States
    • School Type: University
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40+ graduate programs

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Youngstown State University (YSU) is situated in Youngstown, Ohio, between Cleveland and Pittsburgh. With 12,756 students and a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio, YSU offers an ideal environment for transitioning from high school to university without feeling overwhelmed. Known for being one of the safest campuses in Ohio, YSU provides a supportive and enriching place to live and learn, offering numerous opportunities and worthwhile experiences.

International Undergraduate Admission

Steps to Apply:

  1. Pay the application fee of $75 USD
  2. Complete the application form
  3. Wait for the Letter of Acceptance

Requirements for Undergraduate Admission:

  • GPA of 2.0 based on high school grades
  • Proof of English proficiency with the following required scores:
    • IELTS Academic: 6.0 (minimum of 5.0 in each band)
    • TOEFL IBT: 67
    • Duolingo: 95
    • SAT: Combined score of at least 920 for evidence-based writing and reading, and math test
    • ACT: Composite score of at least 17
    • PTE Academic: 50
    • Youngstown English Language Institute (ELI) Level 5 completion
    • Completion of 24 semester hours of college-level coursework from an accredited English-medium college in the US or another country where English is the official language
  • Official high school transcript
  • High school Diploma or Certificate
  • Copy of passport
  • Evidence of sufficient financial resources and upload the Affidavit of Financial Support Form

International Graduate Admission

Steps to Apply:

  1. Pay the application fee of $120 USD ($75 application fee and $45 credential evaluation fee)
  2. Complete the application form
  3. Wait for the Letter of Acceptance

Requirements for Graduate Admission:

  • Bachelor's degree from a college or university certified by an accrediting agency approved by the US Department of Education
  • Cumulative GPA of at least 2.7 on a 4.0 scale (some programs may have higher GPA requirements)
  • Recommendation letter (required for some programs)
  • Proof of English proficiency with the following required scores:
    • IELTS Academic: 6.5
    • TOEFL: 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), 79-80 (internet-based)
    • Duolingo: 105 for Master's programs and 115 for Doctoral programs
    • Youngstown English Language Institute (ELI) Certificate
  • Official transcript translated into English (if not in English)
  • Certified copy of graduation certification/proof of degree
  • Supplemental items such as resume, letter of intent, passport, etc.
  • Evidence of sufficient financial resources and upload the Affidavit of Financial Support Form

International Students' Fees

YSU is one of the most affordable universities in the US. The average tuition fee for undergraduate programs is $11,300 per academic year and $13,349 for master's-level graduate programs.

Scholarships for International Students

  • GPA-based scholarships for international undergraduate students range from $1,000 - $5,000 per year depending on GPA.
  • The YSU Honors College Scholarship is available for international freshmen, valued at $1,000, $2,000, and $4,000. Applicants must submit an application to the Honors College and have an overall GPA of at least 3.5, and an ACT score of at least 26 or SAT score of at least 1240.

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