Overview

Shawnee State University is a Comprehensive institution located in Portsmouth, OH.

Location & Contact

Address 940 Second Street
Portsmouth, OH  45662
United States

Contact James Farmer
Director of Admissions
Email: jfarmer@shawnee.edu
Phone: 740-351-3664
Fax: 740-351-3111

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Actuarial Science	×
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/office Automation/technology/data Entry		×
Executive Assistant/executive Secretary
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Office Management And Supervision
Operations Management And Supervision
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Media Studies, Other	×
Communication, General	×
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, And Special Effects	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance
Computer Game Programming	×
Computer Programming/programmer, General	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education	×
Biology Teacher Education	×
Chemistry Teacher Education	×
Early Childhood Education And Teaching	×
Earth Science Teacher Education	×
Education, General	×
Education, Other	×
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Early Childhood Special Education Programs	×
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Elementary Special Education Programs	×
English/language Arts Teacher Education	×
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching	×
Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching	×
Mathematics Teacher Education	×
Physics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education	×
Social Science Teacher Education	×
Social Studies Teacher Education	×
Special Education And Teaching, General	×
Special Education And Teaching, Other	×
Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other	×
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels	×
Teaching Assistants/aides, Other		×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering, General	×
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering	×
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Cad/cadd Drafting And/or Design Technology/technician		×
Computer Engineering Technology/technician	×
Electromechanical/electromechanical Engineering Technology/technician		×
Engineering/engineering-related Technologies/technicians, Other	×
Environmental/environmental Engineering Technology/technician	×
Hazardous Materials Management And Waste Technology/technician	×
Industrial Production Technologies/technicians, Other		×
Plastics And Polymer Engineering Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist		×
Clinical/medical Laboratory Technician		×
Dental Hygiene/hygienist		×
Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic)	×
Health And Medical Administrative Services, Other
Health/health Care Administration/management	×
Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist
Nursing Administration
Occupational Therapist Assistant		×
Occupational Therapy/therapist
Physical Therapy Assistant		×
Pre-art Therapy
Pre-occupational Therapy Studies	×
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer		×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist		×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Administrative Assistant/secretary		×
Legal Assistant/paralegal
Legal Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Humanities/humanistic Studies		×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences	×
Natural Sciences
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology	×
Sport And Fitness Administration/management	×
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy And Religious Studies, Other	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Geology/earth Science, General	×
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Psychology, Other	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice And Corrections, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
International Relations And Affairs	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Social Sciences, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General	×
Ceramic Arts And Ceramics	×
Design And Applied Arts, Other	×
Design And Visual Communications, General	×
Drawing	×
Fine Arts And Art Studies, Other	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Game And Interactive Media Design	×
Graphic Design	×
Intermedia/multimedia	×
Music, General	×
Musical Theatre	×
Painting	×
Photography	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

3,054

Applied

2,488

Accepted

2,994

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,834

Females Applied

1,494

Females Accepted

81%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,201

Males Applied

978

Males Accepted

81%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.42

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

10,166

In-state

17,080

Out-of-state

10,166

In-district

Fees

12,832

Room & board

7,908

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	Yes
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Financial Aid

8,972

Avg. Financial Aid Package

8,662

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

7,268

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,964

Avg. Loan Aid

3,875

Avg. Grant Aid

5,855

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

45%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

5%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,994

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

11%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	0.17%
Black or African American	2.96%
White or Caucasian	54.14%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.88%
Asian	0.51%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.03%
Two or more races	1.48%
Other	37.84%

Gender

Male (41.95%)

Female (58.05%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	25%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Weekend of Welcome, Bingo Nights and Finals Breakfast

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Circle K International, Esports, Intramurals, Theatre and Musicals Club and SSU Pool Club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No		No
Basketball	No		No
Bowling	No		No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No		No
Golf	No		No
Racquetball	No	No	No
Soccer	No		No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No		No
Table Tennis	No	No	No
Tennis	No		No
Track And Field	No		No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball	No		No
Bowling	No		No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running	No		No
Golf	No		No
Racquetball	No	No	No
Soccer	No		No
Softball	No		No
Swimming And Diving	No		No
Table Tennis	No	No	No
Tennis	No		No
Track And Field	No		No
Volleyball	No		No

Faculty

290

Total Faculty

16:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 116

Part-time - 174

Male - 129

Female - 161