Shawnee State University

Portsmouth, OH · Public · 4-year

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Admission policy and acceptance rate

Federal IPEDS data records this institution as having an open admission policy for its reporting year, meaning it reported admitting all or most applicants who met its eligibility requirements. Individual programs can set separate, selective requirements, and policies change; confirm current requirements for your applicant type and intended program with the institution's admissions office. A campus-wide acceptance rate is not shown because the IPEDS admissions component applies to institutions without an open admission policy, so any imported rate for this campus is withheld as unverified. Open admission is not an individual admission guarantee.

IPEDS admissions component scope

Sources and reporting periods

Reporting year unavailable: the displayed admission, score, cost, aid and outcome fields combine historical imports without a retained reporting year for each value. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

No current testing-policy source review is available for this campus.

Application deadlines · countdown

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Working backwards from the first application deadline: ask for recommendations by Apr 5, first essay draft by Apr 19, lock final essay by May 17, submit by May 28.

Recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and shown on this year's calendar; confirm on the official admissions and aid pages. Save this college and the dates join your plan and Sunday note.

Shawnee State University is located in Portsmouth, OH. Shawnee State University is a public 4-year institution in Portsmouth, OH. The historical average net price is $14,381 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Admission policy

Open admission reported (IPEDS); program requirements may apply

See the official policy and program requirements above.

SAT reference

N/A

Combined score

ACT reference

N/A

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$14,381

After financial aid

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

45.4%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

72.0%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$39,596

Student Body

2,247

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Shawnee State University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$12,310
$30,001 – $48,000$11,956
$48,001 – $75,000$14,326
$75,001 – $110,000$16,787
$110,000+$18,754

Top Majors at Shawnee State University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Health Professions67
Business, Management & Marketing63
Education45
Computer & Information Sciences31
Parks, Recreation & Fitness26
Psychology22
Biological & Biomedical Sciences21
Visual & Performing Arts19
Social Sciences17
English Language & Literature15

Financial Aid at Shawnee State University

About Shawnee State University

Official website: https://www.shawnee.edu/

Admissions: https://www.shawnee.edu/admission-and-financial-aid

Frequently Asked Questions About Shawnee State University

What is the acceptance rate at Shawnee State University?

Federal IPEDS data records this institution as having an open admission policy for its reporting year, meaning it reported admitting all or most applicants who met its eligibility requirements. Individual programs can set separate, selective requirements, and policies change; confirm current requirements for your applicant type and intended program with the institution's admissions office. A campus-wide acceptance rate is not shown because the IPEDS admissions component applies to institutions without an open admission policy, so any imported rate for this campus is withheld as unverified. Open admission is not an individual admission guarantee.

How hard is it to get into Shawnee State University?

Federal IPEDS data records this institution as having an open admission policy for its reporting year, meaning it reported admitting all or most applicants who met its eligibility requirements. Individual programs can set separate, selective requirements, and policies change; confirm current requirements for your applicant type and intended program with the institution's admissions office. A campus-wide acceptance rate is not shown because the IPEDS admissions component applies to institutions without an open admission policy, so any imported rate for this campus is withheld as unverified. Open admission is not an individual admission guarantee.

How much does it cost to attend Shawnee State University?

The stored historical average net price at Shawnee State University is $14,381 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 90%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $7,173 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Shawnee State University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Shawnee State University is 45%. its stored first-year retention rate is 72%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $39,596. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Shawnee State University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Shawnee State University?

Shawnee State University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on May 31, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Shawnee State University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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