Shawnee State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5112 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1428 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1348 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #47 of 90 | In Ohio |
| #5320 of 6,070 | For Linguistics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 2,982
- Graduates
- 224
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- 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.
1,455 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
575 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 | 1390 (44%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1079 (34%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 474 (15%) |
| Black or African American | 99 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 64 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 41 (1%) |
| Asian | 23 (0.7%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 14 (0.4%) |
| Hispanic | 3 (0.1%) |
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
- $7,173
- Students receiving aid
- 90%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $9,622 | $10,152 |
| Tuition in-state | $9,622 | $10,152 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $16,157 | $18,912 |
| Fee in-district | $50 | |
| Fee in-state | $50 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $50 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 878 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,664 |
| Room charge | $7,080 |
| Meal charge | $4,584 |
Shawnee State University majors
Shawnee State University has granted 388 bachelor's degrees across 35 programs, 63 master's across 4 programs, and 4 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 | 41 | 24 | ||
| Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | 48 | |||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 12 | 28 | 4 | |
| Mathematics, General | 10 | 29 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 5 | 31 | ||
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 26 | |||
| General Studies | 7 | 16 | ||
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 20 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 7 | 13 | ||
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 20 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 18 | |||
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 18 | |||
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 17 | |||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 17 | |||
| Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology & Technician | 17 | |||
| Psychology, General | 13 | |||
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 12 | |||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 12 | |||
| Accounting | 11 | |||
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Technician | 11 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 11 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 10 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 10 | |||
| Electromechanical & Electromechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 9 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 9 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 8 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 8 | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | 8 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 2 | 5 | ||
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 7 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 7 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 5 | 2 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 6 | |||
| History, General | 6 | |||
| CAD & CADD Drafting and & or Design Technology & Technician | 5 | |||
| Computer Engineering Technology & Technician | 5 | |||
| Education, Other | 5 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | |||
| Sociology, General | 5 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 4 | |||
| Musical Theatre | 2 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 2 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 1 | |||
| Legal Administrative Assistant & Secretary | 1 | |||
| Operations Management and Supervision | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 182 | 388 | 63 | 4 |
Shawnee State University has a graduation rate of 43%, which is among the 28% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 43% | 35% | 51% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Shawnee State University has published 337 scientific papers with 3,210 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Mathematics, Sociology, Environmental Science, Physics, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 6 | 0 |
| 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 | 145 |
| 2016 | 12 | 117 |
| 2017 | 12 | 163 |
| 2018 | 22 | 159 |
| 2019 | 12 | 196 |
| 2020 | 22 | 213 |
| 2021 | 29 | 233 |
| 2022 | 17 | 238 |
| 2023 | 12 | 408 |
| 2024 | 15 | 357 |
General info
| Founded | 1975 |
|---|---|
| Colors | royal blue, dove gray |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 363 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 940 Second Street Portsmouth, Ohio, 45662 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 18,000 |
| Phone | 7403543205 |