Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$9.6k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$9,622
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,157
Avg On-Campus Living
$12,570
Avg Off-Campus Living
$9,792
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$22,192
Net price (after aid)$15,389
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$13,734
$30k – $48k$13,488
$48k – $75k$15,623
$75k – $110k$18,557
$110k+$19,014
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$39,596
Median debt at graduation$23,000
Est. monthly loan payment$244
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 1.7×Graduates earn about 1.7× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants35%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans39%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
43%
Freshman Retention
71%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$15.4k below avg
Out-of-state value
$16.2k below avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$9.6k
below avg
Out-of-state
$16.2k
below avg
Net price
$15.4k
below avg
Pell
35%
Median debt
$23k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$39.6k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
Areas of study
CommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesLaw & Criminal JusticeNatural SciencesHealth SciencesSocial SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (34)
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
CybersecurityWeb DevelopmentSoftware Engineering
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary EducationSpecial Education
Engineering
Chemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringBiomedical EngineeringElectrical Engineering
Admissions
Acceptance rate
100%
SAT range
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About Shawnee State University
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- Where is Shawnee State University located?
- Shawnee State University is located in Portsmouth, OH, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Shawnee State University?
- Shawnee State University is a public university based in OH. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Shawnee State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Shawnee State University is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Shawnee State University?
- Shawnee State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $9,622 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Shawnee State University?
- Shawnee State University reports total enrollment of approximately 2,524 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Shawnee State University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Shawnee State University.
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