Youngstown State University [YSU] Admissions: Acceptance Rate, Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

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Youngstown State University offers admissions to over 115 undergraduate programs and 40 graduate programs, as well as online courses. The popular courses offered by Youngstown State University are Nursing, Social Work, Criminal Justice, General Studies, and Biology. With an average class size of 21 students and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1, the institute is a renowned name across the US Education System.

The college takes intake during two semesters, fall and spring and the deadline for the same are November 1 and June 1. Students willing to take admission are required to appear for various standardized tests and score a minimum of 67-80 in TOEFL and 6 bands in IELTS. The university also accepts scores of SAT is 970-1180 and ACT is 17 to 24. Due to the high cost of attendance, university offers a variety of scholarships and financial aids.

Highlights

Application portal	Admissions page
Application fee	45 USD
Academic Calendar	Semester-based
Acceptance Rate	68.8%
Intake season	Fall/Spring
Financial aid	Scholarship

Youngstown State University Application Deadlines

Youngstown State University accepts applications to various courses offered at the undergraduate and graduate level twice a year, for the Fall semester and Spring semester. Even though the Summer semester is also there, it is not applicable for international students willing to study in the US. They are offered admission to just two semesters on a rolling basis in a year. Applying in advance enables more time to process all the documents and requirements for taking admission.

Term	Deadlines UG	Deadlines PG
Spring	November 1	October 1
Fall	June 1	April 15

Youngstown State University International Admissions

Youngstown State University admits students to various undergraduate and graduate courses on a rolling basis for the Fall semester and Spring semester. The aspirants should fill the application for the same in order to consider them for admission. They should also submit relevant documents during this application submission process.

Application Portal: UG and PG portal.
Application Fee: 45 USD
Admission Requirements:

Official transcripts or mark sheets
Official test scores proving your English proficiency
Recommendation letter(s)
Resume
Statement of interest
Copy of valid passport showing photo, name, and date of birth
Affidavit of financial support
Bank statements dated within six months of the date of application

English Language Proficiency Test

English proficiency scores are advised to be sent to Youngstown State University directly from the Educational Testing Service Agency for proving their proficiency. Youngstown State University accepts the following proficiency tests for the English language.

Requirements	Undergraduate	Graduate
TOEFL	67 (iBT)	80 (iBT) 550 (Paper) 213 (Computer)
IELTS	6.0 (Composite) 5.0 (In each)	6.5
PTE	58	Nil
Duolingo	Nil	105
English Language Institute	Level 5	Letter of Certificate

Note: Owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, the English proficiency test scores required for admission have been waived by Youngstown State University. This is applicable to admission up to Spring. Applicants kindly make use of the opportunity available.

US Visa for International Students

For international students to study in the United States of America, they require F1-visa to enter the country. And for applying for such a visa, they should fill in the application for the visa and submit it at the US Embassy or Consulate. The following documents are needed while applying for a visa:

Non-immigrant visa application
A passport that is valid to travel to the United States of America
I-20 form
Photo in the prescribed format as required
Receipt of application fee payment

Students can apply for a visa through the online portal by filling in the Form DS-160. The whole process of applying involves filling the form and uploading the photo as per the requirements asked. Once you have done with your application, there will be an interview. The interview schedule in the form of an appointment determines when and where you have to be present for an interview. Sometimes, there might be a need for additional documents to prove your qualification for the student visa. The additional documents needed are:

Transcripts or degrees from the institutes attended
Your capability to cover education, living and other expenses
Your intent to depart the United States of America after the completion of the course

Youngstown State University Undergraduate Admissions

The University offers more than 100 courses in both major and minor departments. From languages to finance, they have everything. University requests the students to choose the major after taking a look at their academics site and then start applying.
Application mode: Online
Application fee: $45
Financial assistance: Scholarship and loans

Contact details:
877.GO.TO.YSU / 877.468.6978 (toll free)
330.941.2000 (phone)
330.941.3674 (fax)
enroll@ysu.edu

Admission Requirements:

High school GPA score (minimum of 2 and above, Rank not needed)
Graduation from high school or Passing the general education development test
SAT/ACT scores; SAT score- 920 or higher; ACT- 17 or higher
4 Units of English, 2 Units of maths, 1 unit of social science, 2 units of a foreign language, 1 unit of science
Completed application choosing a major
Application fee
GED test results, if needed
High school transcript
SAT/ACT score documents
Ohio graduation test proof (For Ohio residents only)

Youngstown State University Graduate Admissions

Youngstown State University provides a number of programs at the Graduate level. Some of them are Master's degrees while others are Certificate courses. In total 54 courses are provided in the Graduate level. The courses in the graduate level are from a diverse field.
Where to apply: Online Application
Application Fee: 45 USD
Credential Evaluation Fee: 45 USD

Admission Requirements:
The requirements for admission to Graduate programs of Youngstown State University are:

Bachelor’s degree from an institute approved by the U.S. Department of Education
Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.7 on a scale of 4.0
Either official or certified copies of transcripts
If the transcript is not in English, an official English translation is required
Certified copy showing proof of degree
Official scores of: GMAT, MAT, GRE
English Proficiency Scores
Letter of reccomendation

Some of the popular master's courses are tabulated below with requirements. Students can look for specific requirements according to their preferred choice.

Requirements	MBA	MA in History	MS in Biological Sciences	Master of Computing and Information Systems
GMAT	Score of 500 or GRE Equivalent	Nil	Nil	Nil
GRE	Required (if GMAT requirement not satisfied)	Required	Required	Required
Official Transcripts	Required	Required	Required	Required
Resume	Required	Nil	Nil	Required
Writing/Essay	Nil	Required	Nil	a written statement
Work Experience	5-year full-time work experience if GPA 2.5 - 2.7/4 (80%-82%)	Nil	Nil	Preferred

On the concluding part, the University is pretty selective when it comes to admissions and thus candidates should enroll at the institute at the earliest. A good score in English proficiency tests and GPA can help students get admitted. In case of any queries regarding admissions, students can contact the admissions team at Undergraduate: 330-941-2000 and Graduate: 330-941-3091.