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Health sciencesCollege townGreek life
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
Campus Visits
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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
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
6100.0%
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 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
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History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
89Low
Estimated from OH state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Columbuspop. 900K
85 mi(147 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
184 mi(319 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
199 mi(345 min)