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Youngstown State University

Youngstown State University offers one of the best education values in the region, offering over 130 undergraduate and graduate programs, opportunities to conduct research with top faculty, and get hands-on experience with advanced research equipment most often reserved for graduate students at other institutions. YSU has highly qualified faculty in all fields of study who are deeply committed to student success; opportunities for study abroad at surprisingly affordable costs; and educational experiences heightened and enriched by a vibrant university culture on one of Ohio’s most scenic and safest campuses, adjacent to a resurgent downtown district.

Website:

https://ysu.edu/

Category:

Large public

Military FriendlyⓇ Rating

We rate how Military Friendly an organization is within 6 different categories. Learn more about our methodology.

The rating below reflect the extent to which each organization exceeds the benchmark standards for Military Friendly.
ACADEMIC POLICIES & COMPLIANCE

Military Friendly
Standard

100%

100%
Exceeds Standard

29.92

ADMISSIONS & ORIENTATION

Military Friendly
Standard

100%

100%
Exceeds Standard

72.73

CULTURE & COMMITMENT

Military Friendly
Standard

100%

100%
Exceeds Standard

78.76

FINANCIAL AID & ASSISTANCE

Military Friendly
Standard

100%

100%
Exceeds Standard

76.47

GRADUATION & CAREER

Military Friendly
Standard

100%

100%
Exceeds Standard

83.33

MILITARY STUDENT SUPPORT & RETENTION

Military Friendly
Standard

100%

100%
Exceeds Standard

70.73

Why you should attend?

Youngstown State University prides itself in catering to the needs of its military population. YSU recently opened a 1.4 million dollar Veterans Resource Center which houses, a Veterans Affairs Office, with two full time employees dedicated to the success of student veterans. The building also includes a student lounge, computer lab, study hall areas, kitchen, conference rooms, Cable TV, video gaming, and programming for military connected students. YSU provides services such as application fee waivers, priority registration, transcription of military training, a Veterans Advisory Council, and a chapter of the Student Veterans Association (SVA).

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