Overview

Shawnee State University is a University institution located in Portsmouth, OH, in a small town setting.

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
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Operations Management And Supervision
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance
Computer Game Programming
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
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
Athletic Training/trainer
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
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Occupational Therapy/therapist
Physical Therapy Assistant
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
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
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
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

3,011

Applied

2,075

Accepted

3,101

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,812

Females Applied

1,240

Females Accepted

68%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,199

Males Applied

835

Males Accepted

70%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	Interview 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

9,341

In-state

15,686

Out-of-state

9,341

In-district

Fees

11,624

Room & board

7,175

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

3,101

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

14%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	0.12%
Black or African American	4.04%
White or Caucasian	71.08%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.74%
Asian	0.82%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.08%
Two or more races	1.4%
Other	18.5%

Gender

Male (41.44%)

Female (58.24%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	28%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
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 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
Basketball
Bowling			No
Cross-country Running	No
Golf
Racquetball		No	No
Soccer	No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

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

Faculty

378

Total Faculty

14:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 126

Part-time - 252

Male - 165

Female - 213