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Shawnee State University
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  • 4 Year
  • PORTSMOUTH, OH
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Shawnee State University

    Report Card

    grade C
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade C
    2. Value
      grade B minus
    3. Diversity
      grade B+
    4. Campus
      grade B
    5. Athletics
      grade B minus
    6. Party Scene
      grade B minus
    7. Professors
      grade B minus
    8. Location
      grade C
    9. Dorms
      grade A
    10. Campus Food
      grade B
    11. Student Life
      grade B minus
    12. Safety
      grade B

    About

    940 SECOND ST
    PORTSMOUTH, OH 45662
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    Athletic Division
    NAIA
    Athletic Conference
    Mid-South Conference

    From Shawnee State University

    Shawnee State is a student-focused public university preparing today's students to succeed in tomorrow's world. Our focus is on personalized learning, student success, academic excellence, affordability and college access. We are an open enrollment institution making college possible for all.

    The majority of students at Shawnee State are the first in their families to go to college. Small class sizes allow for more one-on-one interactions and a wide variety of student life activities help students make strong connections and life-long friendships. Our Student Success Center provides tailored advising, tutoring and career counseling to help you reach your goals.

    Nationally-ranked degrees, including Top 10 Game Design, Plastics, OT and Health Administration programs, offer a path for success for everyone.

    Located in Portsmouth, OH on the banks of the Ohio River, Shawnee State's beautiful 62-acre campus is 92 miles south of Columbus, OH and 105 miles east of Cincinnati, OH.

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Acceptance Rate
    100%
    SAT Range
    1020-1240
    ACT Range
    18-24
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Recommended
    High School GPA
    Recommended
    Accepts Common App
    Yes

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $9,778 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $6,880 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    96%

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    Academics

    Professors
    grade B minus
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    14:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    5
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    1
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    4
    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      38%
    • On Campus
      58%
    • Online
      4%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    2,521 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    783
    Undergrads Over 25
    12%
    Pell Grant
    52%
    Varsity Athletes
    15%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $34,200 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    41%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    85%
    National
    83%

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