Shawnee State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5063 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1421 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1341 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #47 of 90 | In Ohio |
| #4995 of 5,870 | For Linguistics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 3,091
- Graduates
- 206
- 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.
1,928 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
408 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
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1728 (53%) |
|---|---|
| White | 1479 (45%) |
| Black or African American | 62 (2%) |
| Asian | 14 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (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
- $7,718
- Students receiving aid
- 94%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $9,341 | $10,156 |
| Tuition in-state | $9,341 | $10,156 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $15,686 | $18,662 |
| 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 | $11,323 |
| Room charge | $6,873 |
| Meal charge | $4,450 |
Shawnee State University majors
Shawnee State University has granted 427 bachelor's degrees across 37 programs, 37 master's across 4 programs, and 5 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 | 27 | 30 | ||
| Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | 56 | |||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 7 | 26 | 5 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 4 | 33 | ||
| General Studies | 11 | 21 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 11 | 17 | ||
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 26 | |||
| Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology & Technician | 18 | |||
| Psychology, General | 18 | |||
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 16 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 16 | |||
| Engineering & Engineering-Related Technologies & Technicians, Other | 16 | |||
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 16 | |||
| Sociology, General | 16 | |||
| Accounting | 15 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 15 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 13 | |||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 13 | |||
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 11 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 3 | 7 | ||
| Electromechanical & Electromechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 10 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 6 | 4 | ||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 10 | |||
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 9 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 9 | |||
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 9 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 9 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 9 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 9 | |||
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Technician | 8 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 8 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 6 | 2 | ||
| History, General | 6 | |||
| CAD & CADD Drafting and & or Design Technology & Technician | 5 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 5 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 5 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Education, Other | 4 | |||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 4 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 4 | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | 4 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | |||
| Computer Engineering Technology & Technician | 3 | |||
| Musical Theatre | 1 | |||
| Operations Management and Supervision | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 160 | 427 | 37 | 5 |
Shawnee State University has a graduation rate of 35%, which is among the 18% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 35% | 29% | 41% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Shawnee State University has published 291 scientific papers with 2,239 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Biology, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 4 | 3 |
| 1994 | 3 | 4 |
| 1995 | 2 | 6 |
| 1996 | 2 | 2 |
| 1997 | 10 | 6 |
| 1998 | 2 | 6 |
| 1999 | 6 | 4 |
| 2000 | 8 | 13 |
| 2001 | 3 | 12 |
| 2002 | 3 | 24 |
| 2003 | 4 | 8 |
| 2004 | 7 | 20 |
| 2005 | 11 | 24 |
| 2006 | 6 | 29 |
| 2007 | 0 | 48 |
| 2008 | 9 | 36 |
| 2009 | 6 | 51 |
| 2010 | 11 | 51 |
| 2011 | 7 | 71 |
| 2012 | 7 | 90 |
| 2013 | 14 | 91 |
| 2014 | 21 | 121 |
| 2015 | 13 | 127 |
| 2016 | 6 | 99 |
| 2017 | 11 | 131 |
| 2018 | 19 | 118 |
| 2019 | 9 | 168 |
| 2020 | 20 | 149 |
| 2021 | 23 | 180 |
| 2022 | 19 | 172 |
| 2023 | 8 | 319 |
General info
| Founded | 1975 |
|---|---|
| Colors | royal blue, dove gray |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 406 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 940 Second Street Portsmouth, Ohio, 45662 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 18,000 |
| Phone | 7403543205 |