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Shawnee State University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Ohio

Shawnee State University

  • Public
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
Reported admit rate
72.2%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹16,30,472Out-of-state
Students
2,247Undergraduates
Students per teacher
16Student to faculty

About

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).

Admissions planning estimate

96% baseline · Medium data confidence

Sensitivity range: 81%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Open-admission institution policy (IPEDS 2024); 96% is a planning prior conditional on eligibility, not an observed admit rate. Selective programmes may differ.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

Reported admit rate

72 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 3,437
Offered a place 2,482
Enrolled 533

21.5% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite910-1150
4001600
ACT composite18-24
136

What a year costs

₹29,00,996 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹16,30,472
  • Housing₹11,74,338
  • Books & supplies₹96,186
Sticker price ₹29,00,996
After aid (average) ₹13,50,836

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹9,98,121
Out-of-state ₹16,30,472

Average aid awarded: ₹8,33,459 a year.

Outcomes and support

72%
Retention
48.1%
Graduation
95%
Get financial aid
11%
From out of state

One teacher for every 16 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 70.7%
Unknown 18.8%
African American 3.9%
Multiracial 2%
Native American 1.2%
Asian 0.7%
Hispanic 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0%

6 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Diploma
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Biological and Physical Sciencesbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsbachelor
Computer Engineering Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Computer Programmingbachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biologybachelor
Education, Otherbachelor
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Otherbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineeringbachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Artsbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Graphic Communicationsbachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Historybachelor
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Legal Support Servicesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methodsbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Musicbachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Psychology, Otherbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professionsbachelor
Social Sciences, Generalbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate72.2%
Total Applicants3437
Admitted Applicants2482
Enrolled Applicants533
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementNot required
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %910
SAT Composite 75th %1150
ACT Composite 25th %18
ACT Composite 75th %24

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹9,98,121
Out-of-State Tuition₹16,30,472
Average Housing Cost₹11,74,338
Books & Supplies₹96,186
Average Net Price₹13,50,836
Students Receiving Aid95%
Average Aid Awarded₹8,33,459
Out-of-State Students11%

Student Body Diversity

African American3.87%
Asian0.67%
Hispanic0.22%
White70.67%
Multiracial1.96%
Native American1.16%
Pacific Islander0.04%
International2.63%
Unknown Race18.78%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate48.11%
Retention Rate71.99%
Student/Faculty Ratio16:1
Total Undergraduates2247

Contact

Street Address940 2nd St
ZIP Code45662
Phone(740) 351-4778
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/