Shawnee State University

https://www.shawnee.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,448

1.81% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$13,996

After Financial Aid

2017 Acceptance Rate

68.9%

3,011 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

3,231

64.3% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

53.8%

161 Graduates

About

Shawnee State University is a higher education institution located in Scioto County, OH. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Shawnee State University were Other Health & Medical Administrative Services (38 degrees awarded), General Computer Programming (23 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (22 degrees).

In 2024, 576 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Shawnee State University. 62.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (455 degrees), 26.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (17 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Shawnee State University is $9,448, which is $−14,552 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Shawnee State University is $9,448, which is $14,552 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,996.

In 2024, 82% of undergraduate students attending Shawnee State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 39% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,448

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Shawnee State University was $9,448. The cost of tuition at Shawnee State University is $−14,552 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Shawnee State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$13,996

2024 Value

5.53%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Shawnee State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,996. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Shawnee State University grew by 5.53%.

This chart compares the average net price of Shawnee State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,181

Room and Board

$1,024

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Shawnee State University was of $11,181 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 4.87% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,024. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 32.8% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Shawnee State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

82%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

39%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

82% of undergraduate students at Shawnee State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 4.65% with respect to 2023, when 86% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Shawnee State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Shawnee State University received 3,011 undergraduate applications in 2017, which represents a 16.7% annual growth. Out of those 3,011 applicants, 2,075 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 68.9% acceptance rate.

There were 3,231 students enrolled at Shawnee State University in 2024. 5% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Shawnee State University has an overall enrollment yield of 34.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

68.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2017

2,075

Accepted Out of 3,011

In 2017, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Shawnee State University was 68.9% (2,075 admissions from 3,011 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2016, which was 73.6%. Between 2016 and 2017, the number of applicants declined by 16.7%, while admissions declined by 22%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Shawnee State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2017)

Scores Submitted (2017)

5% of enrolled first-time students at Shawnee State University in 2017 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Shawnee State University had a total enrollment of 3,231 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Shawnee State University is 2,076 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,155. This means that 64.3% of students enrolled at Shawnee State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Shawnee State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 56.6% White, 3.06% Black or African American, 1.49% Two or More Races, 0.898% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.588% Asian, 0.217% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.031% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Shawnee State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (28.2%), followed by White Female (28.1%) and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders Female (11.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (65.1%), followed by White Male (18.8%) and Asian Female (2.08%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

64.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Shawnee State University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,231 students. The full-time enrollment at Shawnee State University is 2,076 and the part-time enrollment is 1,155. This means that 64.3% of students enrolled at Shawnee State University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Shawnee State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Shawnee State University was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Shawnee State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Shawnee State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,828 enrolled students
Black or African American
99 enrolled students
Two or More Races
48 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Shawnee State University is 56.6% White, 3.06% Black or African American, 1.49% Two or More Races, 0.898% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.588% Asian, 0.217% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.031% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,136 students (35.2%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 148 more women than men received degrees from Shawnee State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Shawnee State University is white (455 degrees awarded). There were 26.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (17 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Shawnee State University is Other Health & Medical Administrative Services (38 degrees awarded), followed by General Computer Programming (23 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (22 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Shawnee State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are English (21 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (18 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (26 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Shawnee State University are Registered nurses (1,524,295 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (203,569 people), Other managers (197,304 people), Postsecondary teachers (180,105 people), and Medical & health services managers (177,135 people).

The most specialized majors at Shawnee State University in 2024 are English (21 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (18 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (26 degrees), Communication Technologies (4 degrees), and Health (209 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Shawnee State University are Surgeons, Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Shawnee State University are English (21 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (18 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (26 degrees), Communication Technologies (4 degrees), and Health (209 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Shawnee State University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,716,754 people), Elementary & secondary schools (640,698 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (390,379 people), Outpatient care centers (336,297 people), and Offices of physicians (231,668 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Shawnee State University.

Sign Language Interpretation & Translation

Most Common (2024)

4 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Shawnee State University was Sign Language Interpretation & Translation with 4 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Shawnee State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

214

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

362

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 214 degrees were awarded to men at Shawnee State University, which is 0.591 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (362).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Shawnee State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 23 degrees were awarded to men at Shawnee State University in General Computer Programming. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 40 degrees were awarded to men at Shawnee State University in Registered Nursing, which is 3.64 times more than the 11 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

32%

100% Completion Time

48%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 32% of students graduating from Shawnee State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 48% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
455 degrees awarded
Black or African American
17 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Shawnee State University is white (455 degrees awarded). There were 26.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (17 degrees).

13.7% of degree recipients (79 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
454 degrees awarded
White Female
448 degrees awarded
White Female
425 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Shawnee State University is white female (454 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (448 degrees).

Operations

Shawnee State University has an endowment valued at nearly $23.6M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.06M (4.5%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Shawnee State University had a total salary expenditure of 57.2M. Shawnee State University employs 49 Associate professors, 37 Professors and 27 Assistant professors. Most academics at Shawnee State University are Male Professor (27), Female Associate professor (25), and Male Associate professor (24).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Shawnee State University are: Management, with 40 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 38 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 32 employees.

Endowment

$23.6M

2024 Endowment

18%

growth from 2023

Shawnee State University has an endowment valued at about $23.6M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Shawnee State University grew 18% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $22.3M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Shawnee State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$3.43M - Federal
$799k - State
$400k - Local

As of 2024, Shawnee State University received $3.43M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $799k from state grants and contracts, and $400k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$23.6M

2024 Salaries

0.0722%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Shawnee State University paid a median of $23.6M in salaries, which represents 41.3% of their overall expenditure ($57.2M) and a 0.0722% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.85% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 5.51% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$8.05M

Instructional Salaries

121

Number of Employees

In 2024, Shawnee State University paid a total of $8.05M to 121 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Shawnee State University were Management with 40 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 38 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 32 employees.

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