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.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• 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

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

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)

Financial Aid: Shawnee State participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

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) .