What division is Youngstown State?

Youngstown State competes at the NCAA Division I FCS level in the MVFC.

What GPA do you need for Youngstown State?

The average GPA at Youngstown State is 3.2. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is Youngstown State?

Youngstown State has an enrollment of approximately 7,961 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Youngstown State?

Youngstown State has an acceptance rate of 84%.

How do I get recruited to play at Youngstown State?

To get recruited at Youngstown State, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Youngstown State's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Youngstown State

Youngstown, OHFCSMVFC

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NCAA Division I FCS

Division

7,961

Enrollment

3.2

Avg GPA

84%

Acceptance

51%

Graduation

76%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.2+ GPA bar.

Youngstown State is a NCAA Division I FCS program in the MVFC, located in Youngstown, OH. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Youngstown State, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.2

Graduation

51%

Acceptance

84%

Student:Faculty

20:1

Avg SAT

1,055

Retention

76%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Variable

Median Earnings

$37,590

Coaching Staff41 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Youngstown State Athletics

Youngstown State is a NCAA Division I FCS athletic program located in Youngstown, OH, competing in the MVFC. With an enrollment of 7,961 students, Youngstown State offers a mid-size campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Youngstown State with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Youngstown State is 3.2. The school maintains a 51% graduation rate.

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