Youngstown State University

Name

Youngstown State University

Legal name

Youngstown State University

Website

https://ysu.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Youngstown State University is a public research university founded in 1908 in Youngstown, Ohio, serving undergraduate, graduate, and international students across six colleges with additional workforce training and community programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Comprehensive Graduate & Professional Schools (EDAHAAAF)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Undergraduate programs
• Graduate programs
• Research university
• Community engagement

Headquarters

HQ city

Youngstown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from undergraduate and graduate tuition, along with associated university fees for enrolled students
2. Research Grants and Funding: Federal and defense-related funding from agencies such as America Makes, Air Force Research Laboratory, and National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining for research initiatives
3. Partnership Contributions: Contributions from corporate and community partners including Norfolk Southern for workforce development and training facilities
4. Private Donations: Philanthropic donations from individuals and businesses, such as the $100,000 gift from Handel’s Ice Cream CEO Leonard Fisher to McDonough Museum of Art

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Youngstown State University is a public research university founded in 1908 in Youngstown, Ohio, offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs across multiple colleges along with research and community engagement services to a primarily residential student body.

Product overview

Youngstown State University is a public research university offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs across six colleges (Science/Technology/Engineering/Mathematics, Liberal Arts/Social Sciences/Education, Health/Human Services, Creative Arts, Business Administration, and Honors College) plus continuing education and workforce development programs. The university's academic portfolio includes the Rayen School of Engineering, Centofanti School of Nursing, Dana School of Music, and over 100 undergraduate majors and 50 graduate programs. YSU also operates cultural facilities including the John J. McDonough Museum of Art, Judith Rae Solomon Gallery, and Clarence R. Smith Mineral Museum; student support services such as the Penguin Pantry, Career Closet, and YSU App; and community programs including the annual Summer Festival of the Arts and athletics (YSU Penguins). Programs are delivered on the Youngstown main campus, Steubenville location, and through extensive online/distance learning options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs Four-year bachelor's degree programs offered across multiple colleges to traditional and non-traditional students seeking post-secondary education.
• Graduate Degree Programs Master's and doctoral degree programs offered to students who have completed undergraduate study, across disciplines aligned with the university's academic colleges.
• Research and Sponsored Programs Funded research activities undertaken by faculty and students, including initiatives in areas such as applied AI for autism education and hybrid manufacturing.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Norfolk SoutherncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner$20 million firefighter training center partnership near East Palestine derailment site. Project aims to help first responders prepare for railroad-related emergencies following the February 2023 derailment.
• 717 Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with YSU athletics department to promote a new affinity credit card and offer discounted tickets for the homecoming football game at Stambaugh Stadium.
• Mercy HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWick Primary Care operated through Mercy Health partnership providing student health services on campus at 330 Wick Avenue.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Shenandoah University: Mid-Atlantic private university of comparable size with similar doctoral offerings (Pharm.D., DPT, Ed.D.) and graduate programs. Comparable in scale and program mix though different ownership structure.
• Slippery Rock University: Pennsylvania state system university of similar size serving a comparable industrial region. Comparable comprehensive offerings but Pennsylvania-focused; competes for cross-state online enrollment.
• Duquesne University: Pittsburgh-based private university with comparable doctoral and graduate offerings. Competes for graduate enrollment and regional workforce partnerships in the same Western Pennsylvania corridor.

Direct peers

• Kent State University: Ohio public research university serving a similar Northeast Ohio regional market with comparable Carnegie classification. YSU's most direct in-state competitor for undergraduate recruitment, athletics (both Horizon League/MAC-adjacent), and graduate enrollment.
• Wright State University: Ohio public university with comparable Carnegie classification, doctoral offerings, and regional service area. Closely comparable in scale, urban setting, and exposure to Rust Belt demographic trends.
• Cleveland State University: Urban Ohio public university of comparable size and Carnegie classification. Direct competitor for non-traditional students, graduate programs, and Northeast Ohio employer partnerships.
• Indiana University of Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania state university of comparable size and Carnegie classification. Similar mix of regional service area, comprehensive program offerings, and exposure to Rust Belt economic dynamics.
• University of Akron: Ohio regional public university with similar enrollment scale, urban setting, and Northeast Ohio service area. Competes directly with YSU for in-state students, transfer pathways, and workforce training contracts.
• University of Toledo: Ohio regional public research university with similar doctoral programs, urban setting, and student demographics. Competes for state appropriations and out-of-state enrollment in the same Midwestern market.

Broad incumbents

• Southern New Hampshire University: Large national online university competing for non-traditional and graduate students. Represents the disruptive pricing pressure facing YSU's online and graduate program growth ambitions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@YoungstownState
• Facebookfacebook.com/131624693559169
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/youngstown-state-university
• Instagraminstagram.com/youngstownstate
• TikToktiktok.com/@youngstownstate?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
• Xx.com/youngstownstate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors4 records

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M&A

Investments

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