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Shawnee State University

Portsmouth, Ohio 45662

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Known for health sciences — excellent value

Shawnee State University is a public institution in Portsmouth with particular strength in health sciences and business.

A mid-sized campus of 2.3K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

43% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $39,596 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,389.

Established
1986
Type
Public university
Conference
National Association of
Division
Division II

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Acceptance
SAT Avg
2,300Students
16:1Student:Faculty
43%Grad Rate
$39,596Earnings 10yr
$15,389Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Shawnee State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$9,622
Tuition (out-of-state)$16,157
Room & Board$12,570
Books & Supplies$1,024
Total Cost of Attendance$22,190
Average Net Price$15,389
Median Debt at Graduation$23,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$244

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,734
$30–48K$13,488
$48–75K$15,623
$75–110K$18,557
$110K+$19,014

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$15,389

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

60.8%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,885

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

15

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (78)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,300
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
43%
Pell Grant Recipients
35%

Race & Ethnicity

White 50%
Black 4%
Asian 1%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate43.0%
Freshman Retention71.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$35,080
8 Years$37,101
10 Years$39,596

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$33,100
Men
$42,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#10

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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