Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH
3,406
Students
8,972
Avg. Financial Aid
Non-competitive
Admission Difficulty
69%
Acceptance Rate
Small town
Setting
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Overview
Shawnee State University is a Comprehensive institution located in Portsmouth, OH, in a small town setting.
Location & Contact
Address
940 Second Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662
United States
Portsmouth, OH 45662
United States
Contact
Amanda Means
Director of Admissions
Email: ameans@shawnee.edu
Phone: 740-351-3229
Fax: 740-351-3111
Director of Admissions
Email: ameans@shawnee.edu
Phone: 740-351-3229
Fax: 740-351-3111
Majors & Degrees
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Management Information Systems |
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| Office Management |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art Teacher Education |
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| Early Childhood Education |
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| Education |
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| Education (multiple Levels) |
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| Kindergarten/preschool Education |
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| Mathematics Teacher Education |
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| Science Teacher Education |
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| Social Science Teacher Education |
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| Special Education |
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| Special Education&-elementary School |
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| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| CAD/CADD Drafting/design Technology |
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| Computer Engineering Technology |
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| Electromechanical Technology |
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| Engineering Technologies And Engineering Related |
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| Environmental Engineering Technology |
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| Plastics And Polymer Engineering Technology |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Athletic Training |
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| Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology |
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| Dental Hygiene |
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| Emergency Medical Technology (EMT Paramedic) |
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| Medical Radiologic Technology |
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| Occupational Therapy |
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| Physical Therapy Technology |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| Respiratory Care Therapy |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Legal Administrative Assistant/secretary |
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| Legal Assistant/paralegal |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| General Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health And Physical Education/fitness |
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| Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy And Religious Studies Related |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| International Relations And Affairs |
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| Social Sciences |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Design And Applied Arts Related |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Game And Interactive Media Design |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
2,860
Applied
2,000
Accepted
3,406
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,719
Females Applied
1,192
Females Accepted
69%
Male Admissions
1,141
Males Applied
808
Males Accepted
71%
Applying
0
Application Fee
3.3
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record |
| Required for some programs |
A minimum high school GPA of 2.66 Interview One recommendation Other requirements may exist (see below) |
| Other requirements: | ACT/SAT scores if student is under 21 |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
8,556
In-state
14,714
Out-of-state
Fees
10,864
Room & board
6,896
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | Yes |
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| 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
45%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
5%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
3,406
Total undergrad students
1%
International Students
12%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 0.65% |
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| Black or African American | 4.93% |
| White or Caucasian | 84.62% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.65% |
| Asian | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.15% |
| Two or more races | 2.47% |
| Other | 4.84% |
Gender
Male (45.63%)
Female (54.37%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 28% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Choral groups
Campus events:
Homecoming, Springfest and Scare Week
Homecoming, Springfest and Scare Week
Student 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:
Campus ministry, Health Executives and Administrators Learning Society, Student Programming Board and Student Government Association
Campus ministry, Health Executives and Administrators Learning Society, Student Programming Board and Student Government Association
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 |
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| Baseball | No | |
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| Basketball | |
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| Bowling | |
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No |
| Cross-country Running | No | |
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| Golf | |
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| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Soccer | No | |
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| Softball | |
No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | |
No | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
No | No |
| Track And Field | No | |
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| Volleyball | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
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| Bowling | |
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No |
| Cross-country Running | No | |
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| Golf | |
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| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Soccer | No | |
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| Softball | No | |
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| Swimming And Diving | |
No | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
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| Track And Field | No | |
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| Volleyball | |
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Faculty
314
Total Faculty
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 151
Part-time - 163
Male - 146
Female - 168