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Shawnee State can be found in Portsmouth, Ohio (a town not far from a more urbanized area). The school is a public institution. The Bachelor's degree is the highest degree at Shawnee State.
The most common majors at the school are in mathematics and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Shawnee State is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 3,820 students were enrolled in Shawnee State.
The school offers students meal plans. Shawnee State student athletes compete in American Mideast Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Shawnee State University
940 Second St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
General Phone: (740) 354-3205
Admissions Phone: (740) 351-4778
Financial Aid Phone: (740) 351-4243
http://WWW.SHAWNEE.EDU
Shawnee State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 107 | business management, accounting, MIS |
| Liberal Arts | 96 | social services, general studies, English, history, international relations, sociology, sign language translation, humanities |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 66 | radiation therapist, dental hygienist, respiratory care tech, medical lab tech |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 47 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Engineering Technician | 45 | drafting, electromechanical tech, plastics engineering tech, computer engineering tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 41 | psychology, physical therapist assistant |
| Education And Teaching | 41 | kindergarten/preschool teaching, elementary school teaching, special education |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 39 | occupational therapy, sports and fitness management, occupational therapist assistant |
| Science | 24 | natural sciences, biology, chemistry |
| Mathematics | 13 | mathematics |
| Office And Administration | 9 | executive secretary |
| Law | 6 | legal secretary |
| Engineering | 5 | environmental engineering |
| Design | 4 | design and visual communication |
| Fine Arts | 4 | painting, fine arts, ceramics |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 2 | photography, drawing |
Number of programs and degrees for Shawnee State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 335 | 29 |
| Associate's degree | 208 | 21 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 9 | 5 |
In 2005, Shawnee State had a total enrollment of 3,820 students (3,448 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 90% |
| Kentucky | 7% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 26 % |
Shawnee State offers campus housing for 519 of its 3,448 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Portsmouth, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 15 meals per week.
Admissions Phone Number: (740) 351-4778
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,508 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,396 |
| Room and board | $ 6,729 |
| Room charge | $ 4,410 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,319 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,350 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,904 |
Financial Aid:
Shawnee State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 994200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (740) 351-4243
Shawnee State has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 24 | $66,344 | 14 | $65,437 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 21 | $56,672 | 14 | $54,279 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 23 | $44,078 | 12 | $40,649 |
| Instructor | academic year | 11 | $34,816 | 16 | $37,943 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 79 | $52,900 | 56 | $49,480 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | American Mideast Conference |
| Baseball | American Mideast Conference |
| Track | American Mideast Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 18 | 16 | 34 |
| Basketball | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| Baseball | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Track | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| All Other Sports | 5 | 11 | 16 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, Other
ENGINEERING
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
FINE ARTS
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Painting
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Drawing
Photography
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Natural Sciences
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Shawnee State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (for open-admission colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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