Youngstown State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

22%
Minority Students
55%
Female Students
10%
International
19
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Youngstown State University has a diverse student body with 22% students of color and 10% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
77.1%(6,541)
Hispanic
5.0%(422)
African American
8.4%(714)
Asian
1.7%(140)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(10)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(5)
Two or More Races
3.7%(317)
Unknown
3.9%(334)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color22%
Total Enrollment11,071
International Students10%

Cultural Engagement

Youngstown State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Youngstown State University has a gender distribution of 55% female students and 45% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
44.7%(3,946)
Women
55.3%(4,876)

Gender Statistics

Men3,946

36% of total enrollment

Women4,876

44% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Youngstown State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 61% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 10% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
11.1%(980)
18-19
30.0%(2,646)
20-21
30.8%(2,719)
22-24
18.3%(1,613)
25+
9.8%(864)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.0%(1)
18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
1.5%(33)
22-24
23.8%(535)
25+
74.7%(1,679)

Age Diversity Insights

61%

Traditional Age (18-21)

10%

Non-Traditional (25+)

20%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Youngstown State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 10% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 78% in-state residents, 12% out-of-state students, and 10% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
78.1%(1,217)
Out-of-State
12.3%(192)
International
9.6%(150)

Regional Representation

In-State1,217

78% of student body

Out-of-State192

12% of student body

International150

10% of student body

States Represented

19 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

22%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

55%

Female Students

Global Reach

10%

International

Age Diversity

10%

Non-Traditional Age