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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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