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Shawnee State University

Shawnee State University (SSU) is a public university in Portsmouth, Ohio. It is the state’s newest state-supported institution of higher learning. SSU has over 4,300 students and a student faculty ratio of 18:1. Each year the school provides its students with over $1.5 million in merit and needs-based scholarships. SSU offers over 80 associate and bachelor’s degree programs and several master's degree programs.

General Information

Admission Office
940 Second Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 351-4778
(800) 959-2778
Fax: (740) 351-3111
to_ssu@shawnee.edu
Contact: Bob Trusz
Director of Admissions

Main Address
940 Second Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 354-3205
www.shawnee.edu

Size
Total undergrads: 3,935
First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 610
Degree-seeking undergrads: 2,919
Graduate enrollment: 41

Setting
Suburban setting
Large town (10,000 - 49,999)
Commuter campus

Degrees offered:

Associate

Bachelor's

Master's

Tuition & Fees

Estimated Expenses for Academic Year	2008-'09	2009-'10	2010-'11	2011-'12	% change 2010-'12
Tuition and fees	$5,832	$5,832	$6,132	$6,546	+6.75%
Books and Supplies	$1,440	$1,440	$1,440	$1,440	0.00%
Living Arrangement - On Campus
Room and Board	$7,614	$7,874	$8,148	$8,416	+3.29%
Other	$3,770	$6,938	$2,834	$3,060	+7.97%
Living Arrangement - Off Campus
Room and Board	$0	$0	$0	$0	0.00%
Other	$0	$0	$0	$0	0.00%
Total Expenses	2008-'09	2009-'10	2010-'11	2011-'12	% change 2010-'12
In-state On Campus	$18,656	$22,084	$18,554	$19,462	+4.89%
In-state Off Campus	$7,272	$7,272	$7,572	$7,986	+5.47%
In-state with Family	$7,272	$7,272	$7,572	$7,986	+5.47%

Average Graduate Student Tuition & Fees
Tuition for In-state Students	$7,560
In-state Student Fees	$588
Tuition for Out-of-state Students	$18,459
Out-of-state Fees	$588

Financial Aid

Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
Type of Aid	Students	Percent	Amount	Average Per Student
All students financial aid	559	94%
Grant or scholarship aid	442	74%	$2,204,793	$4,988
• Federal grants	288	48%	$1,140,008	$3,958
• Pell grants	280	47%	$963,692	$3,442
• Other federal grants	184	31%	$176,316	$958
State/local government grant or scholarships	216	36%	$427,632	$1,980
Institutional grants or scholarships	236	40%	$637,153	$2,700
Student loan aid	398	67%	$2,255,984	$5,668
• Federal student loans	396	66%	$2,165,309	$5,468
• Other student loans	17	3%	$90,675	$5,334

All Majors and Programs

Program Completions for Most Recent Year	BA/BS	MA/MS	PhD	AA/AS	CERT
Total of All Education Programs	346	16	-	235	2
Biology and Biomedical Sciences	24	-	-	1	-
Biology and Biological Sciences, General	24	-	-	1	-
Ecology	-	-	-	-	-
Business, Administration, Management, Marketing, etc.	67	-	-	26	-
Accounting	-	-	-	9	-
Business Administration and Management	67	-	-	-	-
Business/commerce	-	-	-	5	-
Executive Assistant/executive Secretary	-	-	-	8	-
Management Information Systems	-	-	-	4	-
Education	43	-	-	5	-
Art Teacher Education	1	-	-	-	-
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Elementary Special Education Programs	1	-	-	-	-
Elementary Education and Teaching	6	-	-	-	-
History Teacher Education	1	-	-	-	-
Kindergarten/preschool Education and Teaching	23	-	-	5	-
Mathematics Teacher Education	3	-	-	-	-
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education	1	-	-	-	-
Social Studies Teacher Education	1	-	-	-	-
Special Education and Teaching, Other	6	-	-	-	-
Teacher Assistant/aide	-	-	-	-	-
Engineering	6	-	-	-	-
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering	6	-	-	-	-
Engineering Technology	16	-	-	11	2
Computer Engineering Technology/technician	6	-	-	-	-
Drafting and Design Technology/technician	-	-	-	3	2
Electromechanical Technology/electromechanical Engineering Technology	-	-	-	6	-
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields, Other	7	-	-	-	-
Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/technician	3	-	-	2	-
English Language, Composition and Literature/letters	6	-	-	-	-
English Language and Literature	6	-	-	-	-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics	-	-	-	-	-
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation	-	-	-	-	-
Health Services and Allied Health Sciences	25	16	-	178	-
Athletic Training/trainer	5	-	-	-	-
Clinical/medical Laboratory Technician	-	-	-	13	-
Dental Hygiene/hygienist	-	-	-	16	-
Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic)	-	-	-	1	-
Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist	-	-	-	24	-
Occupational Therapist Assistant	-	-	-	23	-
Occupational Therapy/therapist	-	16	-	-	-
Physical Therapy Technician/assistant	-	-	-	18	-
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	20	-	-	72	-
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist	-	-	-	11	-
History	15	-	-	-	-
History	15	-	-	-	-
Legal and Law Studies	-	-	-	3	-
Legal Administrative Assistant/secretary	-	-	-	3	-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	17	-	-	4	-
General Studies	17	-	-	-	-
Humanities/humanistic Studies	-	-	-	4	-
Mathematics and Statistics	3	-	-	2	-
Mathematics	3	-	-	2	-
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies	-	-	-	-	-
Natural Sciences	-	-	-	-	-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies	23	-	-	-	-
Sport and Fitness Administration/management	23	-	-	-	-
Physical Sciences	6	-	-	-	-
Chemistry	6	-	-	-	-
Psychology	30	-	-	-	-
Psychology	30	-	-	-	-
Social Sciences	35	-	-	5	-
International Relations and Affairs	6	-	-	-	-
Social Sciences	18	-	-	5	-
Sociology	11	-	-	-	-
Visual and Performing Arts	30	-	-	-	-
Art/art Studies	30	-	-	-	-

Above data represent first majors only.

(-) Indicates that program is not offered at this award level.

Admissions Information

Application Fee
College has an application fee: No

Enrollment Rates
Percent applicants admitted: 100%
Open admission, but with selective admission to some programs

Undergraduate Majors

Arts, Visual & Performing

Art - General A

Arts - General B

Ceramics B

Drama/Theater Arts A

Drawing B

Fine/Studio Arts B

Music - General A

Painting B

Photography B

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

Biology B

Business, Management, & Marketing

Accounting A

Banking/Financial Services A

Business Administration/Management A,B

Finance/Banking A

Management Information Systems B

Office Management A

Real Estate A

Communications & Journalism

Communications/Rhetoric A

Computer & Information Sciences

Web/Multimedia Design C

Web/Multimedia Management C

Education

Biology Teacher Education B

Chemistry Teacher Education B

Early Childhood Education B

Education - General B

History Teacher Education B

Kindergarten/Preschool Education B

Mathematics Education B

Science Teacher Education B

Social Science Teacher Education B

Teacher Education, Multiple Levels B

Engineering Technologies

CAD/CADD Drafting/Design A,C

Computer Engineering A,B,C

Electrical Engineering Technologies A,B

Electromechanical Technologies A

Environmental Engineering Technology B

Plastics A,B,C English Language & Literature

English Language & Literature - General B

Foreign Language & Literature

Sign Language Interpretation C

Health Professions & Clinical Sciences

Athletic Training/Sports Medicine B

Clinical Laboratory Science A

Dental Hygiene A

Emergency Medical Technology A,C

Medical Radiologic Technology A

Nursing (RN) A,B

Occupational Therapy Assistance A

Physical Therapy Assistance A

Premedicine B

Prepharmacy B

Preveterinary Medicine B

Respiratory Therapy A

History

History - General B

Law & Legal Studies

Legal Administrative Assistance A

Paralegal/Legal Assistance A

Liberal Arts & Sciences

General Studies A,B

Mathematics

Mathematics - General A,B

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Natural Sciences A

Parks, Recreation & Fitness

Health/Physical Fitness B

Sport/Fitness Administration B

Physical Sciences

Atmospheric Sciences B

Chemistry B

Psychology

Psychology - General B

Social Sciences

International Relations B

Social Sciences - General A,B

Sociology B

Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:

*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.

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