Youngstown State University
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Youngstown State University: international tuition 17,177 USD per year, one-year total cost 31,868 USD, acceptance rate 84.5%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 67, Duolingo 95.
First-year international students, including Vietnamese applicants, can receive YSU's GPA-based merit scholarships ($1,000-$3,000/year) and Sokolov Honors College awards. Need-based aid, need-blind status and CSS Profile requirements for internationals are not addressed.
Getting in. The school admits 91.5% of applicants (8,313 of 9,090). Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 510–620, Math 500–610, ACT 19–25. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 67+ or Duolingo 95+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 31,868 USD, before any scholarship. 2 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear. Health insurance is 1,491 USD a year.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/6. You apply through international application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 11/10/2026Cost checked 11/10/2026
What is the tuition at Youngstown State University?
International tuition is 17,177 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 31,868 USD.
Does Youngstown State University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. First-year international students, including Vietnamese applicants, can receive YSU's GPA-based merit scholarships ($1,000-$3,000/year) and Sokolov Honors College awards. Need-based aid, need-blind status and CSS Profile requirements for internationals are not addressed.
What English scores does Youngstown State University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 67, Duolingo 95.
What is the acceptance rate at Youngstown State University?
The acceptance rate is 84.5%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsYesApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.Win a scholarship and the cost drops; if not, you can still enrol and pay in full.You will need: a scholarship application (or nomination) by its own deadline, usually earlier than the admission deadline.
For Vietnamese students
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
This is an average figure combining tuition and mandatory fees for international undergraduates (charged at the non-resident rate); tuition is not shown separately.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe pages do not say whether the international scholarship is considered automatically with the admission application or needs a separate form. The 'automatic' wording applies to general scholarships, not international students.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearNo page says whether the university does or does not consider international applicants' ability to pay in admissions, so need-blind status is unclear.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe pages do not mention CSS Profile or a separate international aid form; they only mention FAFSA, so this is unclear.
Scholarships at this school
Sokolov Honors College International Scholarships (first-year)MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page1,000 – 3,000 USD≈ ₫26.1M – ₫78.2M
The page has a dedicated section for first-year incoming international students in the Sokolov Honors College, so eligible Vietnamese students may apply.
- Renewable in later years
YSU International Undergraduate GPA Based ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page1,000 – 3,000 USD/year≈ ₫26.1M – ₫78.2M
The page states this scholarship is for qualified international applicants, so Vietnamese students meeting the GPA tiers are eligible.
- Renewable in later years
Scholarships for ExcellenceIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page only says new high school graduates are eligible and does not mention international students, so eligibility is unclear.
Deadline: Admission application by February 15
YSU Athletic (sports) scholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.TalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Application method unclearSchool page
The page only directs athletes to contact coaches and does not state eligibility rules for international students.
- YSU Foundation Scholarship Application (multiple donor scholarships)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
Admission requirements
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Application requirements
- English proficiencyiApplicants whose first language is not English and who are not exempt must submit one of the English proficiency evidence options the school accepts.Required
- High-school transcriptiStudents who attended high school outside the US must submit a course-by-course transcript evaluation from a NACES-approved agency with the original transcripts attached.Required
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DeadlinesFall 2027
- Undergraduate international application deadline – Fall termApplicationin229days
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Credit for exams
An AP score of 3 or higher is guaranteed college credit under Ohio state policy; see YSU's AP grid for the credit given per exam.
Scores that count12345
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
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