Shawnee State University
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 2,247 students.
About This School
Shawnee State University is a public institution located in Portsmouth, Ohio with approximately 2,247 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $14,381 per year. The graduation rate is 48%, 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.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 14% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 54 | $55,703 | $58,716 | −$3,013 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 24 | $78,624 | $88,910 | −$10,286 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 19 | $41,068 | $47,382 | −$6,314 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 17 | $81,446 | $80,890 | +$556 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 16 | $41,424 | $53,072 | −$11,648 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 15 | $44,143 | $50,499 | −$6,356 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 15 | $34,215 | $41,367 | −$7,152 |
| Psychology, General | 13 | $40,791 | $50,706 | −$9,915 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 13 | $48,031 | $68,257 | −$20,226 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 12 | $51,304 | $54,562 | −$3,258 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 11 | $56,034 | $76,194 | −$20,160 |
| Social Sciences, General | 9 | $43,723 | $53,366 | −$9,643 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
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 (2,247 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Shawnee State University cost?
The average net price at Shawnee State University is about $14,381 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Shawnee State University?
Shawnee State University has a graduation rate of 48%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
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.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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