Shawnee State University
Location and Contact Information
940 Second StPortsmouth, OH 45662
USA
Main Tel: (740) 354-3205
Web Site
The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities.
Overview
Shawnee State University, also referred to as SSU, is located in Portsmouth, Ohio. The university was established in 1986 and at present enrolls more than 3,000 students annually. The campus covers over 50 acres. Students of SSU are offered more than 80 bachelor’s and associate degree programs in a range of concentrations including Accounting, Computer Programming and Computer Sciences.
There are a number of students clubs and organizations offered by the university including the Association for Greek Life, Campus Crusade for Christ, the International Forum, the Environmental Club and Cross Walk. The students run a newspaper on campus called The University Chronicle and a Silhouette Literary Magazine through which they express their views and opinions.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in art studies, nutrition and exercise therapy, and engineering.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of students.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate Colleges, Liberal Arts.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
- Athlete financial aid is awarded.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 6,132 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,476 |
| Room | $ 4,984 |
| Board | $ 2,960 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,440 |
| Other | $ 2,834 |
Financial Aid
Shawnee State participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 94% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 74% | $4,981 |
| Institutional Grant | 39% | $2,678 |
| Federal Grant | 48% | $3,958 |
| Pell Grant | 47% | $3,442 |
| Other Federal Grant | 31% | $958 |
| State or Local Grant | 36% | $1,980 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 67% | $5,668 |
| Federal Loan | 66% | $5,468 |
| Other Loan | 3% | $5,334 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Shawnee State University:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheridan College | Sheridan, WY | 4,130 |
| 2 | Berkshire Community College | Pittsfield, MA | 2,275 |
| 3 | Cedar Crest College | Allentown, PA | 1,872 |
| 4 | Otterbein College | Westerville, OH | 3,131 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona | Altoona, PA | 4,013 |
| 6 | The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey | Pomona, NJ | 7,307 |
| 7 | University of Alaska Southeast | Juneau, AK | 2,954 |
| 8 | Christopher Newport University | Newport News, VA | 4,904 |
| 9 | McDaniel College | Westminster, MD | 3,789 |
| 10 | Fulton-Montgomery Community College | Johnstown, NY | 2,420 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 376 | 25 |
| Associate | 213 | 24 |
| Master | 7 | 1 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 5 | 5 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 96 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 39 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 14 |
Students
Student enrollment was 3,976 in 2009-2010 (3,635 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 99% of enrolled students and graduate students are 1%.
Students under 25 years old represent 76% of the student body. About 6% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Shawnee State provides on-campus housing for 752 of its 3,635 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Athletics
The school is in the American Mideast Conference for major sports.
The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 18 male students received the aid (men were 60% of those receiving aid) and 12 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 40% of students receiving such aid) .
International Study
About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
Graduate School Focus
Shawnee State offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
ART STUDIES
- Art/Art Studies
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Management Information Systems
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Art Teacher Education
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
- Social Science Teacher Education
- Special Education and Teaching
- Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
LAW
- Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
- English Language and Literature
- General Studies
- History
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- International Relations and Affairs
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
MATHEMATICS
- Mathematics
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Occupational Therapist Assistant
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
SCIENCE
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Ecology
- Natural Sciences
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Psychology