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Shawnee State University

#1549 in US ranking Portsmouth, OH
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$26,409
Tuition & fees
$10,166
Avg. aid
$6,247
Receiving aid
93%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
48%
Median salary
$42,075
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Shawnee State University?

Homecoming and university-sponsored arts events are among the occasions through which Shawnee State students and the Portsmouth community can gather outside regular classes. Homecoming typically connects campus activities with Bears athletics, while theatre productions provide recurring opportunities for performers and audiences.

Event dates, formats, and student participation change by year. Prospective students looking for a particular kind of campus tradition should consult the current activities and athletics calendars rather than assume that a past event remains on the schedule.

What are the student housing and dining options at Shawnee State University?

Shawnee State offers university-operated housing to undergraduates, including coeducational accommodation, and reports high-speed internet access in its housing units. The availability of campus housing does not establish that a particular room type - or a place for every applicant - is guaranteed.

Students considering residence should check the current housing application, eligibility rules, contract dates, and assignment process before making plans. Dining choices and meal-plan requirements may depend on the housing arrangement, so the relevant comparison is the full housing-and-meals contract rather than the room charge alone. Commuters and students considering private rentals should also budget for transportation and check when campus dining operates around their class schedules.

Shawnee State University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

113

Shawnee State University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
13:1
Undergraduates living on campus
27%
Campus size
62 acres

Shawnee State University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 3

Part time employees: 2

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop

Other information:

Job fairs on campus

Yes

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Shawnee State University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Clark Memorial Library

Number of libraries on campus

2

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

Yes

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Shawnee State University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Shawnee State University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.