Shawnee State University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	878
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Acceptance rate	69%
Students retention rate	71%
On-time graduation rate	37%

Located in Portsmouth, Ohio, Shawnee State University is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Shawnee State University is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Shawnee State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Shawnee State University is reported to be 37%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Ohio state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 35% whereas the national average was 49%.

The student retention rate of 71% at Shawnee State University suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2017 admitted students

68.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,604

Cost of attendance at Shawnee State University in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$7,987
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$14,646

Cost of attendance at Shawnee State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$16,946
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 95 of freshman students at Shawnee State University received on average $6,591 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,591

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	251	42%	$4,632	$1,162,603
Other Federal Grant	529	88%	$3,315	$1,753,884
State Grant/Scholarships	209	35%	$2,845	$594,532
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	364	61%	$3,888	$1,415,084
Total Grant & Scholarships	571	95%	$6,591	$3,763,500

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Shawnee State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Shawnee State University students is 37.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 42.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 31.2%.

37.0%

asian 40.0% 2 students
African American 9.1% 6 students
white 39.9% 278 students
unknown 48.2% 13 students
International Students 50.0% 2 students
Mixed Race 25.9% 7 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Mid-South Conference
Basketball Mid-South Conference
Track and Cross Country Mid-South Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Shawnee State University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Shawnee State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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