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Shawnee State University

Portsmouth, OH · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Town

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About Shawnee State University

Shawnee State University (SSU) is a public university in Portsmouth, Ohio, United States, established in 1986. It is the southernmost member of the University System of Ohio, and is a member of the Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education (SOCHE).

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Open

Acceptance

$14,381

Net price

2,247

Enrollment

48%

Grad rate

Report Card

C+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

D

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$14,381

Average net price

$10,626

In-state tuition

$17,358

Out-of-state tuition

$12,502

Room & board

$1,024

Books & supplies

$21,974

Total cost of attendance

39%

Students receiving Pell grants

39%

Students with federal loans

$23,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$12,310
$30–48K
$11,956
$48–75K
$14,326
$75–110K
$16,787
$110K+
$18,754

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$39,596

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$35,080

Median earnings (6 yrs)

48%

Graduation rate

72%

Retention rate

65%

Earn more than a HS grad

$6,719

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

2,247

Total enrollment

14%

Part-time

21

Avg. age at entry

43%

First-generation

Gender balance

58% women
42% men

Race & ethnicity

White
71%
Black
4%
Two or more races
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
0%

Shawnee State University FAQ

Is Shawnee State University a public or private school?

Shawnee State University is a public institution located in Portsmouth, OH.

What is the acceptance rate at Shawnee State University?

Shawnee State University has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does Shawnee State University cost?

The average annual net price at Shawnee State University is $14,381 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $10,626 in-state and $17,358 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Shawnee State University?

About 48% of students at Shawnee State University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Shawnee State University graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Shawnee State University students earn a median of $39,596 per year.

How many students attend Shawnee State University?

Shawnee State University enrolls about 2,247 students.

Campus

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