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Shawnee State University

Shawnee State University is a small, public institution located in Portsmouth, oh. Founded in 1986, Shawnee State University offers undergraduate degrees in 78 majors.

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4 Year, Public
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2,982 undergraduates
cost $9,622 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Shawnee State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 100.0%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.42
Application fee $0.00
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Shawnee State University is known for one of its top majors: Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. Their student-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
16 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Other
Health and Medical Professions
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Engineering and Technology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Education and Teaching
Business and Management

Popular majors

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Biology, General
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $9,622
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,570
Books & supplies $1,024
Other expenses $3,156
Cost of attendance* $26,372
Average financial aid package $8,972
Estimated cost $17,400 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $16,157
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,570
Books & supplies $1,024
Other expenses $3,156
Cost of attendance* $32,907
Average financial aid package $8,972
Estimated cost $23,935 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Shawnee State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,982, with gender binary students split 42% male and 58% female.

Total enrollment

3,206

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
43%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
0%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
15%
Multiracial %
1%
Unknown %
36%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Shawnee State University, students love their Circle K International. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 940 Second Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662
phone 7403513205
address https://www.shawnee.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Circle k international

Esports

Intramurals

Theatre and musicals club

Ssu pool club

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Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsNo
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Shawnee State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Shawnee State University?

Shawnee State University is located in Portsmouth, oh.

What is the acceptance rate at Shawnee State University? 

The acceptance rate for Shawnee State University is 100%.

What’s the average GPA for Shawnee State University?

The average high school GPA for Shawnee State University students was 3.42.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Shawnee State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Shawnee State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $105,488.

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