Against a grim backdrop of some colleges having to close amid financial problems, YSU has seen another increase in enrollment this semester. The total enrollment increase from the fall 2024 semester to fall 2025 is nearly 1%. YSU should be able to open in Steubenville because of a plan being formulated between YSU, Steubenville and state education officials. It’s vital that job creators and business owners are aware that “YSU students are their best bets,” Johnson said. Calling YSU “the anchor university in Ohio,” Johnson said that innovation and opportunities continue to be key parts of the university’s lifeblood.