Shawnee State University — tuition $9,622 in-state, $16,157 out-of-stateShawnee State University campus, Portsmouth, OH. Photo: Spongefan, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
C+
63/100
Affordability
C+
62/100
Resources
C+
62/100
Experience
B
72/100
Prestige
F
27/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
3,206
Total Enrollment
43%
Graduation Rate
71%
Retention Rate
16.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$14,815
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Shawnee State University ▼
18%
of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.
What happens to students who enroll at Shawnee State University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$39,596
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$35,080
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$23,000
Median debt at graduation
48.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
38.6%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 58% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 10th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (OH wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Shawnee State University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
The Shawnee State University Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $105,631
Avg rent near campus: $873/mo — vs ~$787/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 45662 (6.5% cap, Portsmouth)
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🏆 Where Shawnee State University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~567 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person37%
Hybrid (Some Online)45%
Fully Online18%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)68%
25-64 (Adult)11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Shawnee State University?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Shawnee State University?
Tuition at Shawnee State University is
$9,622 for in-state students
and $16,157 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $14,815.
What is the graduation rate at Shawnee State University?
The graduation rate at Shawnee State University is 43%.
This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Shawnee State University a good school?
Shawnee State University has a Repit College Score of 57/100 (Grade: C+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Shawnee State University?
Shawnee State University has a total enrollment of 3,206 students.
Is there rental demand near Shawnee State University?
Yes! Approximately 18% of students at Shawnee State University live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 567 students who need rental housing near campus.
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