Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, Ohio 45662
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
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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.
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Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
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Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
61.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.7%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,885
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
15
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
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Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
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Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Retention Rate
71%
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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- •In 1987, the university's library was named a federal depository library.
- •The university awarded its first bachelor's degrees in 1990.
- •The university established its first master's degree program in 2000 and its second master's program (the Master of Education) in 2010.
- •^ Amir Vera, Jenn Selva and Claudia Dominguez (April 19, 2022).
Source: Wikipedia
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