Shawnee State University

www.shawnee.edu/

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2019 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,376

4.44% growth from 2018

2019 Average Net Price

$14,945

After Financial Aid

2017 Student Loan

15.2%

Default Rate

2019 Enrolled Students

3,641

77.4% Full-Time

2018 Graduation Rate

28.8%

211 Graduates

About

Shawnee State University is a higher education institution located in Scioto County, OH. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Shawnee State University were Other Health & Medical Administrative Services (51 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (47 degrees), and General Art Studies (37 degrees).

In 2019, 735 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Shawnee State University. 58.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (661 degrees), 20.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (32 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Shawnee State University is $6,376, which is $−20,904 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($27,280).

Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Shawnee State University is $6,376, which is $−20,904 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($27,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,945.

In 2019, 79% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 58% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$6,376

2019 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2019, the cost of tuition at Shawnee State University was $6,376. The cost of tuition at Shawnee State University is $−20,904 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($27,280).

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

Average Net Price

$14,945

2019 Value

24.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2019 Shawnee State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,945. Between 2018 and 2019, the average net price of Shawnee State University grew by 24.1%.

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

$9,301

Room and Board

$1,214

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Shawnee State University was of $9,301 in 2019. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,214. The cost of room and board decreased by 8.92% between 2018 and 2019. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.17% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

79%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

58%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

79% of undergraduate students at Shawnee State University received grants or loans in 2019. This represents a decline of 8.14% with respect to 2018, 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

15.2%

2017 Default Rate

191

Number of Defaults

In 2017 the default rate for borrower's at Shawnee State University was 15.2%, which represents 191 out of the 1253 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Shawnee State University has a total enrollment of 3,641 students. The full-time enrollment at Shawnee State University is 2,817 students and the part-time enrollment is 824. This means that 77.4% of students enrolled at Shawnee State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Shawnee State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 83.3% White, 4.09% Black or African American, 2.42% Two or More Races, 0.879% Asian, 0.687% Hispanic or Latino, 0.439% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0824% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Shawnee State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.7%), followed by White Male (38.5%) and Black or African American Male (2.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (80%), followed by White Male (11%) and Asian Female (2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

77.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Shawnee State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,641 students. The full-time enrollment at Shawnee State University is 2,817 and the part-time enrollment is 824. This means that 77.4% of students enrolled at Shawnee State University are enrolled full-time compared with 81.1% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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

78%

2019 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 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (73%), Shawnee State University had a retention rate higher 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

White
3,033
Black or African American
149
Two or More Races
88

The enrolled student population at Shawnee State University is 83.3% White, 4.09% Black or African American, 2.42% Two or More Races, 0.879% Asian, 0.687% Hispanic or Latino, 0.439% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0824% 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 Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 14% Black or African American, and 13.1% Hispanic or Latino.

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, 257 students (7.06%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2019, 127 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 (661 degrees awarded). There were 20.7 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (32 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Shawnee State University is Other Health & Medical Administrative Services (51 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (47 degrees) and General Art Studies (37 degrees).

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 Engineering Technologies (61 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (19 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (24 degrees).

Workforce

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 (1,455,951 people), Physicians (496,188 people), Other managers (227,442 people), Postsecondary teachers (204,019 people), and Pharmacists (187,803 people).

The most specialized majors at Shawnee State University are Engineering Technologies (61 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (19 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (24 degrees), Biology (54 degrees), and Health (271 degrees).

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, Other financial specialists, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, Physicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

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 (1,915,414 people), Elementary & secondary schools (490,924 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (470,638 people), Offices of physicians (425,202 people), and Outpatient care centers (337,181 people).

Degrees

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.

Most Common

Other Health & Medical Administrative Services
51 degree-majorss awarded
General Biological Sciences
47 degree-majorss awarded
General Art Studies
37 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Shawnee State University was Other Health & Medical Administrative Services with 51 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Shawnee State University according to their major.

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

304

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2019

431

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2019

In 2019, 304 degrees were awarded to men at Shawnee State University, which is 0.705 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (431).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2019, 28 degrees were awarded to men at Shawnee State University in General Biological Sciences, which is 1.08 times more than the 26 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2019, 42 degrees were awarded to women at Shawnee State University in Other Health & Medical Administrative Services, which is 4.67 times more than the 9 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

13%

100% Completion Time

24%

150% Completion Time

In 2019, 13% of students graduating from Shawnee State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 24% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 25% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges 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.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Shawnee State University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (69.1%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.32% of graduates (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
661 degrees awarded
Black or African American
32 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Shawnee State University is white (661 degrees awarded). There were 20.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (32 degrees).

1.36% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Female
399 degrees awarded
White Male
262 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Shawnee State University is white female (399 degrees awarded). There were 1.52 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (262 degrees).

Operations

Shawnee State University has an endowment valued at nearly $19.5M, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $579k (2.96%), compared to the 3.99% average return ($1.62M on $40.7M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2019, Shawnee State University had a total salary expenditure of $56.6M. Shawnee State University employs 52 Associate professors, 41 Assistant professors, and 35 Professors. Most academics at Shawnee State University are Male Associate professors (31), Male Professors(24), and Female Assistant professors (22).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Shawnee State University are: Management, with 50 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 45 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 32 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$19.5M

2019 Endowment

2.02%

decline from 2018

Shawnee State University has an endowment valued at about $19.5M, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The endowment of Shawnee State University declined 2.02% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $21.2M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges 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 Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.87M - Federal
$656k - State
$397k - Local

As of 2019, Shawnee State University received $1.87M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $656k from state grants and contracts, and $397k from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$23.8M

2019 Salaries

4.56%

decline from 2018

In 2019, Shawnee State University paid a median of $23.8M in salaries, which represents 42.1% of their overall expenditure ($56.6M) and a 4.56% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.38% growth from 2017 and a 0.148% growth from 2016.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.5M (41% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.34M

Instructional Salaries

134

Number of Employees

In 2019, Shawnee State University paid a total of $8.34M to 134 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.89M (31.6%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

52 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

50 Employees

In 2019, the most common positions for instructional staff at Shawnee State University were Associate professor with 52 employees; Assistant professor with 41 employees; and Assistant professor with 35 employees.

In 2019, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Shawnee State University were Management with 50 employees; Office and Administrative Support with 45 employees; and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 32 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Male Associate professor
Male Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2019, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Shawnee State University was Male Associate professor with 31 employees, Male Professor with 24 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 22 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at Shawnee State University.

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