by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Youngstown State University, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Youngstown State University stood at $11,113 a year. For students from out of state the figure was $11,473. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Of that total, required fees totaled $68 in-state and $68 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,045 | $11,405 |
| Fees | $68 | $68 |
| Total | $11,113 | $11,473 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not cover room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
What will Youngstown State University charge if you go part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For some context, here is how Youngstown State University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In OH | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Youngstown State University is comparatively affordable.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Review the Youngstown State University Financial Aid page for details.
Here’s how tuition at Youngstown State University has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $9,953 | $10,313 |
| Two Years Ago | $10,410 | $10,770 |
| One Year Ago | $10,723 | $11,083 |
| Most Recent Year | $11,045 | $11,405 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Youngstown State University has trended over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition climbed 2.9%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $11,806 next year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
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Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 3.51%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $11,503. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 3.39%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $11,862.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $11,503 | $11,862 |
| In 2 Years | $11,906 | $12,264 |
| In 3 Years | $12,323 | $12,680 |
| In 4 Years | $12,755 | $13,110 |
| In 5 Years | $13,202 | $13,554 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $49,916, or close to $48,487 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For specifics on financial aid at Youngstown State University, go to the Youngstown State University Financial Aid page.
