Resources › For Students and Parents Shawnee State University Admissions Costs, Financial Aid, Graduation Rates & More Share Flipboard Email Print Clark Memorial Library at Shawnee State University. Spongefan / Wikimedia Commons For Students and Parents College Admissions College Admissions Process College Profiles College Rankings Choosing A College Application Tips Essay Samples & Tips Testing Graphs College Financial Aid Extracurricular Activities Advanced Placement Homework Help Private School Test Prep College Life Graduate School Business School Law School Distance Learning View More By Allen Grove College Admissions Expert Ph.D., English, University of Pennsylvania M.A., English, University of Pennsylvania B.S., Materials Science & Engineering and Literature, MIT Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with 20 years of experience helping students transition to college. our editorial process Facebook Facebook Twitter Twitter Allen Grove Updated November 09, 2017 Shawnee State University Admissions Overview: With largely open admissions, Shawnee State University admits the majority of applicants each year. Interested students will need to have graduated high school (or obtained the GED equivalent) by the time they enroll. To apply, prospective students will need to submit an application and high school transcripts. Students under the age of 21 will also need to send in ACT or SAT scores. If you have any questions, the admissions staff at Shawnee State are available to help. Admissions Data (2016): Shawnee State University Acceptance Rate: 74%Shawnee State University has open admissionsTest Scores -- 25th / 75th PercentileSAT Critical Reading: - / -SAT Math: - / -SAT Writing: - / -What's a good SAT score?ACT Composite: 18 / 24ACT English: 17 / 24ACT Math: 16 / 24What's a good ACT score? Shawnee State University Description: A fairly young university, Shawnee State was established in 1986, and is located in Portsmouth, Ohio. SSU offers a range of majors and degrees--some popular choices include Nursing, Biology, Animation, Game/Simulation Development, Biology, and Administration. At the graduate level, SSU offers Master's Degrees in Education, Math, and Occupational Therapy. Outside of the classroom, students can join a number of student activities, ranging from the academic to the recreational. Available clubs include: BBQ Club, History Club, the SSU Jedi Order, Gay Straight Student Alliance, and a number of Honor Societies. On the athletic front, the Bears compete in the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) within the Mid-South Conference. Popular sports include basketball, soccer, softball, tennis, and golf. Enrollment (2016): Total Enrollment: 3,772 (3,621 undergraduates)Gender Breakdown: 46% Male / 54% Female84% Full-time Costs (2016 - 17): Tuition and Fees: $7,365 (in-state); $14,145 (out-of-state)Books: $1,200 (why so much?)Room and Board: $9,766Other Expenses: $3,680Total Cost: $22,011 (in-state); $28,791 (out-of-state) Shawnee State University Financial Aid (2015 - 16): Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 94%Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of AidGrants: 78%Loans: 70%Average Amount of AidGrants: $5,220Loans: $5,822 Academic Programs: Most Popular Majors: Nursing, Business Administration, Sociology, Early Education, Studio Art, Biology, Fitness Administration Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates: First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 72%Transfer Out Rate: 31%4-Year Graduation Rate: 25%6-Year Graduation Rate: 30% Intercollegiate Athletic Programs: Men's Sports: Track and Field, Basketball, Soccer, Golf, BaseballWomen's Sports: Soccer, Softball, Volleyball, Track and Field, Basketball, Tennis Data Source: National Center for Educational Statistics If You Like Shawnee State University, You May Also Like These Schools: Morehead State University: Profile Ohio State University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphBowling Green State University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphUniversity of Toledo: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphOtterbein University: Profile Capital University: Profile Central State University: Profile University of Akron: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphCleveland State University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphKent State University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphWright State University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphUniversity of Cincinnati: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphXavier University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph