Shawnee State University: Review & Facts

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Shawnee State University is a medium four-year, public school with 3,300 students enrolled. This school is one of the 2 colleges and schools located in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Academic Offerings

Shawnee State University will give you the opportunity to receive a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
71
Shawnee State University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 71 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical Assistant, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Engineering, and Education. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Shawnee State University student retention rate is relatively low at 66% (close to Ohio average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
66%
Fair
The graduation rate at SSU is low: 44%. Nearly 20% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Shawnee State University is pretty decent: 14:1. Find out more information on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is fairly high, around $15,700 per year. The additional fees at Shawnee State University beyond tuition are nearly $1,200; this comes to a total of $16,900 per year.

Read the details about Shawnee State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The school might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

The graduate application fee is $30.00.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Shawnee State University and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (740) 354-3205 or check Shawnee State University Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,900
Medium
SSU offers a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Shawnee State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D+
Unsafe
SSU provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 900 students, which offers a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable - nearly $6,900 per academic year.

Based on the college crime information, SSU appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Shawnee State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Shawnee State University
940 Second Street
Portsmouth, Ohio
45662, USA
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