by our College Data Analytics TeamA large number of students will never be charged the complete price tag of a school. Rather, they are presented a financial aid deal that includes a mix of loans, grants, scholarships, and possibly work-study opportunities. The sum total of attendance at Youngstown State University can sound tremendous, but do not forget that almost all students get some type of financial help.
Just what financial aid solutions can Youngstown State University provide, and just what are you going to be eligible for? Keep reading for answers. Read on to find out what amount of financial assistance will be accessible to you.
The amount of financial aid you can receive varies from person to person and will depend on your family’s economic situation. Read on to get a sense of the financial assistance available at Youngstown State University.
Financial assistance, available as scholarships, loans, and work-study, is a way schools lower the price of attendance so many students can enroll. Keep in mind that certain forms of assistance are more beneficial than others, and aid amounts differ from student to student.
At Youngstown State University, 98% of entering full-time freshmen got some type of financial assistance some 1534 students).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 91% | $8,420 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 79% | $5,248 |
| Federal Pell grants | 40% | $5,740 |
| State/local grants | 34% | $3,447 |
| Federal student loans | 41% | $5,244 |
Because grants and scholarships do not have to be repaid, they are the most sought-after type of financial aid. At Youngstown State University, about 73% of undergrads got grants or scholarships worth on average $8,667 (across approximately 6201 recipients).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 73% | $8,667 |
| Federal Pell grants | 34% | $5,913 |
| Federal student loans | 38% | $6,433 |
On-campus students receiving title-IV aid were awarded grants averaging $8,941.
How much a family pays depends heavily on income, because most aid is awarded on the basis of financial need.
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $48,000 | $8,505 |
| $30,001 – $75,000 | $11,147 |
| Over $75,000 | $16,120 |
Each amount is the average cost remaining once grant aid is subtracted, by income band.
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships are subtracted from the published cost of attendance — the figure closest to what a typical aid-receiving student actually pays.
| Cohort | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| On-campus title-IV students | $12,767 |
| Off-campus title-IV students | $11,877 |
To project your own net price, use Youngstown State University’s net price tool: cfweb.cc.ysu.edu/finaid/tuition/est_tuition.cfm.
The median student at Youngstown State University graduates with $15,750 of federal borrowing.
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Median federal debt (all student-aid borrowers) | $15,750 |
| Median federal debt (graduates only) | $24,000 |
| Typical 10-year monthly payment (graduates) | $254.44/mo |
That monthly figure reflects the median graduate debt repaid on a standard 10-year federal schedule.
The median alone does not show how widely outcomes vary across the student body. Use the percentiles below to see the debt range at Youngstown State University.
| Percentile | Cumulative Federal Debt |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-debt students) | $2,751 |
| 25th percentile | $6,002 |
| 75th percentile | $31,000 |
| 90th percentile (highest-debt students) | $46,350 |
How much a student borrows depends heavily on family income, first-gen status, and dependency.
Median Debt by Income Bracket
| Income tier | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Low income | $15,000 |
| Middle income | $16,235 |
| High income | $15,750 |
By First-Generation Status
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $15,750 |
| Continuing-generation students | $15,311 |
Dependency-Status Comparison
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Dependent students | $15,000 |
| Independent students | $18,750 |
Federal data publishes pre-calculated indicators that summarize debt outcomes. Youngstown State University.
The Stafford program is the federal direct-loan vehicle most undergraduates use. The totals below capture Stafford lending at Youngstown State University:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stafford loan recipients | 47429 |
| Total Stafford loan amount | $1,169,725,078 |
If you are a veteran or active-duty service member, the GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance are the primary federal programs you can use at this school.
Post-9/11 GI Bill activity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| GI Bill recipients | 111 |
| Total GI Bill amount | $688,243 |
| Average GI Bill amount per recipient | $6,200 |
DoD program volume
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 40 |
| Total DoD amount | $94,215 |
| Average DoD amount per recipient | $2,355 |
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