Youngstown State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) (telephone: (312) 263-0456 or (800) 621-7440). The HLC is an independent corporation that was founded in 1895 as one of six regional institutional accreditors in the United States. Please write to info@hlcommission.org if you have any questions.
For more information about YSU's accreditation, visit the Statement of Accreditation Status .
Academic programs within the individual colleges may be further accredited by their respective professional bodies. Those accreditations are listed in each college section.