Shawnee State University
A good fit for students who prefer a mid-size campus and in-state Ohio residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 2,300 students.
About This School
Shawnee State University is a public institution located in Portsmouth, Ohio with approximately 2,300 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $15,389 per year. The graduation rate is 43%, and the typical graduate earns $37,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
Shawnee State University (SSU) is a public university in Portsmouth, Ohio, United States, established in 1986. It is the southernmost member of the University System of Ohio, and is a member of the Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education (SOCHE).
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at $15,389/year after aid and just $12,885 in median debt at graduation, this is one of the more affordable public university options in Ohio, which matters. However, a 43% graduation rate is a real concern — fewer than half of students who start here finish — and median earnings of $37,500 a decade out suggest limited financial upside for many graduates. Worth considering if you're cost-conscious, have a clear program in mind, and have a solid plan to stay on track, but go in with eyes open about the completion and earnings data.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,300 undergraduates).
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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