Shawnee State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5240 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1460 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1379 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #50 of 90 | In Ohio |
| #5359 of 6,090 | For Linguistics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 2,994
- Graduates
- 237
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.shawnee.edu
Shawnee State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Shawnee State University has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
1,512 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
570 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Shawnee State University has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1828 (57%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1136 (35%) |
| Black or African American | 99 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 64 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 48 (1%) |
| Asian | 19 (0.6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11 (0.3%) |
| Hispanic | 7 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $7,820
- Students receiving aid
- 93%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $10,626 | $11,550 |
| Tuition in-state | $10,626 | $11,550 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $17,358 | $21,171 |
| Fee in-district | $50 | |
| Fee in-state | $50 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $50 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 818 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,881 |
| Room charge | $7,360 |
| Meal charge | $4,521 |
Shawnee State University majors
Shawnee State University has granted 365 bachelor's degrees across 37 programs, 37 master's across 5 programs, and 7 doctorate degrees in Occupational Therapy/Therapist. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Shawnee State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 34 | 17 | ||
| Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | 38 | |||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 10 | 15 | 7 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 7 | 22 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 4 | 21 | ||
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 23 | |||
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 23 | |||
| Psychology, General | 21 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 19 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 19 | |||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 17 | |||
| General Studies | 4 | 12 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 7 | 9 | ||
| Accounting | 15 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 15 | |||
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 14 | |||
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 13 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 12 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 5 | 6 | ||
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 10 | |||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 10 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 10 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 1 | 8 | ||
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 9 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 8 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 8 | |||
| Education, Other | 7 | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | 7 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 7 | |||
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Technician | 6 | |||
| Electromechanical & Electromechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 6 | |||
| Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology & Technician | 1 | 5 | ||
| Rhetoric and Composition | 6 | |||
| History, General | 5 | |||
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 4 | |||
| Sociology, General | 4 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| CAD & CADD Drafting and & or Design Technology & Technician | 3 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 2 | |||
| Musical Theatre | 2 | |||
| Computer Engineering Technology & Technician | 1 | |||
| Criminal Justice and Corrections, General | 1 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | |||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 1 | |||
| Psychology, Other | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 143 | 365 | 37 | 7 |
Shawnee State University has a graduation rate of 48%, which is among the 37% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 48% | 42% | 54% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Shawnee State University has published 346 scientific papers with 3,454 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Sociology, Physics, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 2 | 3 |
| 1994 | 3 | 4 |
| 1995 | 2 | 7 |
| 1996 | 3 | 3 |
| 1997 | 10 | 6 |
| 1998 | 2 | 7 |
| 1999 | 7 | 4 |
| 2000 | 7 | 15 |
| 2001 | 3 | 17 |
| 2002 | 4 | 32 |
| 2003 | 4 | 26 |
| 2004 | 7 | 39 |
| 2005 | 13 | 35 |
| 2006 | 5 | 50 |
| 2007 | 2 | 62 |
| 2008 | 10 | 47 |
| 2009 | 3 | 57 |
| 2010 | 13 | 60 |
| 2011 | 8 | 92 |
| 2012 | 9 | 102 |
| 2013 | 16 | 103 |
| 2014 | 22 | 153 |
| 2015 | 13 | 183 |
| 2016 | 12 | 117 |
| 2017 | 12 | 163 |
| 2018 | 22 | 159 |
| 2019 | 12 | 196 |
| 2020 | 22 | 213 |
| 2021 | 29 | 232 |
| 2022 | 17 | 237 |
| 2023 | 12 | 409 |
| 2024 | 15 | 361 |
| 2025 | 11 | 278 |
General info
| Founded | 1975 |
|---|---|
| Colors | royal blue, dove gray |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 366 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 940 Second Street Portsmouth, Ohio, 45662 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 18,000 |
| Phone | 7403543205 |