Shawnee State University is a public 4-year college in Portsmouth, Ohio with 2,247 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $17,766 a year after grants and graduates 29% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Shawnee State University acceptance rate and admissions
Shawnee State University has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.
Shawnee State University application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Rolling admission | Applications reviewed as they arrive |
Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants ($50 for international applicants). Confirm dates on Shawnee State University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Shawnee State University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $10,894 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $17,808 |
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $12,832 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $26,409 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $17,766 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $17,766 a year after grants and scholarships, $8,643 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Shawnee State University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Shawnee State University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 29% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $43,200 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $19,660 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 46% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Shawnee State University majors and what graduates earn
Shawnee State University awarded bachelor's degrees in 32 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from industrial production technologies/technicians ($81,446).
All 32 majors at Shawnee State University
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Shawnee State University
6 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 6 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical and occupational therapy | Master's | 15 | $63,006 | $47,957 |
| Mathematics | Master's | 9 | n/a | n/a |
| Physical and occupational therapy | Professional doctorate | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Special education | Master's | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Master's | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Trade and career programs at Shawnee State University
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistant | Associate degree | 27 | $36,592 | $44,869 | $13,768 |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 27 | $61,910 | $63,167 | $17,500 |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Associate degree | 23 | $54,243 | $62,508 | $14,000 |
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Associate degree | 6 | n/a | $53,741 | n/a |
| Paralegal | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 2,247 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 58% women, 42% men
- 12 students for every faculty member
- Setting: distant town
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into Shawnee State University?
No. Shawnee State University has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does Shawnee State University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $10,894 for in-state students and $17,808 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $17,766 a year in 2024-25.
What is the graduation rate at Shawnee State University?
29% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Shawnee State University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $43,200 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.