An Institution of Opportunity: YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives.

As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University's mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures, and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU's culture of enrichment flourishes in our diverse, accessible, and quality education.

A place to live. A place to learn.

Beyond the buildings of a city on the rise, the first step of your career is waiting for you. Where value is not only defined by our cost, but also in the degrees and experiences we offer to our students. It's a place to live, and a place to learn. A small town with big opportunity where friendships are forged and professional connections build the foundation for your future. A place where education is everything and experience matters. That place is Youngstown State University, and we are waiting for you. What are you waiting for?