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Shawnee State University
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.
Campus Location940 Second St The campus is in a town not far from a more urbanized area. |
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 270 | 24 |
| Associate | 232 | 24 |
| Master | 1 | 1 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 1 | 5 |
Students
Student enrollment was 3,699 in 2007-2008 (3,282 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 99% of enrolled students and graduate students are 1%.
About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 5,832 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,176 |
| Room | $ 4,838 |
| Board | $ 2,832 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,440 |
| Other | $ 6,938 |
Financial Aid: Shawnee State participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
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Schools Similar to Shawnee State
| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryville University of Saint Louis | Saint Louis, MO | 3,422 |
| 2 | York College Pennsylvania | York, PA | 5,720 |
| 3 | Messiah College | Grantham, PA | 2,837 |
| 4 | Lake Superior State University | Sault Ste Marie, MI | 2,819 |
| 5 | Castleton State College | Castleton, VT | 2,144 |
| 6 | Plymouth State University | Plymouth, NH | 6,501 |
| 7 | Manchester College | North Manchester, IN | 1,036 |
| 8 | Southwestern Oklahoma State University | Weatherford, OK | 4,989 |
| 9 | Elizabethtown College | Elizabethtown, PA | 2,360 |
| 10 | Pacific University | Forest Grove, OR | 2,977 |
Faculty
Tenure (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 90 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 45 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 17 |
Housing and Meals
Shawnee State provides on-campus housing for 658 of its 3,282 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). 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) .
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Highlights
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Shawnee State University Highlights
- Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy, liberal arts, art studies, mathematics, and science.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
Other important characteristics:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- Faculty tenure system.
- Library on-campus.
- Campus housing available.
- Student meal (board) plan.
- Study abroad option.
- Distance learning available.
- Part-time classes available.
- Athlete financial aid.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2008-2009 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
Selected Careers of Interest
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- Administrative Services Managers
- Advertising Managers
- Chief Executives
- Credit Analysts
- Engineering Managers
- Financial Analysts
- Financial Examiners
- Financial Managers
- Financial Specialists
- General Managers
- Insurance Underwriters
- Loan Counselors
- Loan Officers
- Logisticians
- Management Analysts
- Marketing Managers
- Operations Research Analysts
- Physical Therapist Assistants
- Purchasing Managers
- Registered Nurses
- Sales Managers
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