Overview
Shawnee State University is a public institution situated in Portsmouth, Ohio, with a “selective” admissions process. SSU students can apply for the Honors Program or take advantage of an accelerated program, which can lead to completion of baccalaureate degree in three years. The game design program at SSU features a Motion Capture Lab, and has been labeled one of the best programs in the nation by Princeton Review for eight consecutive years. Shawnee State University is also home to the Clark Planetarium which permanently displays the Hubble Space Telescope Viewspace system.
Acceptance Rate:
69%
Average Net Price:
$16,320
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.4
Average ACT Composite
21
Average SAT Composite
1068
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $9,448 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $16,032 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $12,502 |
| Books and Supplies | $1024 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
45%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
35%
Average Aid Per Year
$7,173
35%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,848
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,310
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
38%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2404
53%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,848
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$13,163,279
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$736,498
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
47%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,163
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,249
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$219
Students receiving federal loans
46%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,915
Average Other Loans Per Year
$11,402
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
3011
Students Applied
50%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
134
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
95%
Submitting ACT
5%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 21
Average SAT Composite: 1068
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.4
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
3,206
Total Number of Undergrads
2,982
0
100
36%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
49%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
60
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
32
Countries Represented
17
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
43%
Student Organizations
126
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
21%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
25%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Bear
School Colors
blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
162
Total Female Athletes
113
Intramural Sports
9
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Shawnee State University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$37,500
Top 5 Cities
Huntington
Columbus
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Dayton
Top 5 Employers
Shawnee State University
Southern Ohio Medical Center
Adena Health System
Fluor-BWXT Portsmouth LLC
King's Daughters Medical Center
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Healthcare Services
Education
Business Development
Sales
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,249
Loan Default Rate
16%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$219
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