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Shawnee State University, also referred to as SSU, is located in Portsmouth, Ohio, United States. SSU was established in the year 1986. The university campus is spread across an area of more than 50 acres. It offers over 80 degrees and certificate programs in several areas including accounting, business, nursing, international relations, and teacher education. The university has the following colleges under it:
Shawnee State University is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. The students of the university are involved in sports such as soccer, basketball, baseball, softball, golf, cross country, and tennis. The alumni of the university boasts of eminent figures like Ted Strickland, governor of the State of Ohio; Paul Yost, the most famous professor of Shawnee State; and Robin Hagen Smith, the women’s basketball coach at the university.
Shawnee State can be found in Portsmouth, OH (a town not far from a more urbanized area). The school is a public institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at Shawnee State.
The most common majors at the school are in art studies 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 2007-2008, 3,699 students were enrolled in Shawnee State.
The school offers students meal plans. Shawnee State student athletes compete in American Mideast Conference competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Shawnee State University - the regional state university of Southern Ohio - prepares students for the changing needs of business, industry, education, and society through its diversified degree programs. Recognizing the importance of knowledge, values, and cultural enrichment, Shawnee State University is committed to providing education that fosters competence in oral and written communications, scientific and quantitative reasoning, and critical analysis/logical thinking. To enrich the lives of the community, the University provides opportunities for continuing personal and professional development, intellectual discovery, and appreciation for the creative and performing arts."
More complete details are provided below.
Shawnee State University
940 Second St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
General Phone: (740) 354-3205
http://WWW.SHAWNEE.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 80 | social services, general studies, English, sociology, history, international relations, humanities, sign language translation |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 76 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Business and Management | 67 | business management, accounting, business, MIS |
| Medical Support and Technology | 61 | radiation therapist, dental hygienist, medical lab tech, respiratory care tech |
| Therapy and Counseling | 44 | physical therapist assistant, psychology |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 40 | sports and fitness management, occupational therapist assistant, occupational therapy |
| Education and Teaching | 36 | kindergarten/preschool teaching, elementary school teaching, special education, teacher aide, social science teaching, art education |
| Engineering Technician | 32 | electromechanical tech, drafting, plastics engineering tech, computer engineering tech, engineering technician |
| Science | 27 | biology, chemistry, natural sciences, ecology |
| Art Studies | 23 | art studies |
| Law | 7 | legal secretary |
| Office and Administration | 6 | executive secretary |
| Engineering | 3 | environmental engineering |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Shawnee State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 270 | 24 |
| Associate's degree | 232 | 24 |
| Master's degree | 1 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, Shawnee State had a total enrollment of 3,699 students (3,282 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 99% |
| Graduate | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 93% |
| Kentucky | 5% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
Shawnee State offers campus housing for 658 of its 3,282 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(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 19 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,832 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,176 |
| Room and board | $ 7,670 |
| Room charge | $ 4,838 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,832 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,440 |
| Other expenses | $ 6,938 |
Financial Aid:
Shawnee State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 994200)
Shawnee State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 58 | 32 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 24 | 21 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 9 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 22 | $74,034 | 15 | $72,153 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 32 | $59,359 | 14 | $59,245 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 23 | $50,814 | 14 | $48,003 |
| Instructor | academic year | 13 | $32,652 | 19 | $39,967 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 90 | $56,905 | 62 | $53,922 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | American Mideast Conference |
| Baseball | American Mideast Conference |
| Track | American Mideast Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| Track | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| Basketball | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| All Other Sports | 9 | 7 | 16 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, Other
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
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 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, General
Chemistry, General
Ecology
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 7% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (for open-admission colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in science (for open-admission colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad 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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