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.
< CollapseShawnee State University (SSU) is a public university located in Southern Ohio. It is Ohio's newest state-supported university and is located on the north bank of the Ohio River in the city of Portsmouth in Scioto County. Ted Strickland, Ph.D., the current governor of Ohio, is a former SSU assistant professor of psychology.
Shawnee State University was established in 1986. The late Vernal Riffe Jr., the former Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives, sponsored House Bill 739 authorizing the university, which became law on July 2, 1986. Vernal G. Riffe also endowed funding for a state of the art "Center for the Arts," which was named The Vern Riffe Center for the Arts in his honor.
SSU has a low student/faculty ratio, and provides more than $1.5 million in scholarships. In the 2006-2007 academic year, enrollment reached 3,800 students.
Shawnee State offers more than 80 Bachelor's and associate degree programs, and had its first Master's degree graduate in June 2007. Shawnee State offers degrees in several areas, including Biology, Chemistry, History, International Relations, Psychology, Sociology, Mathematical Sciences, English and Humanities, Accounting, Computer Programming, E-commerce (Business/IS), Computer Networking (Business/IS), Health Management, Teacher Education, Photography, Graphic Design (Visualist): Print, Web Design, Digital 3D Animation, Digital Simulation and Gaming, Ceramics, Drawing, and Painting, Plastics Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering Technology, Nursing, Medical Laboratory Technology, Respiratory Therapy, and Occupational Therapy. Shawnee State University’s federally funded TRIO programs prepare qualified individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds for programs of post-secondary education. The University features five TRIO programs including Upward Bound, Educational Talent Search, Student Support Services, Educational Opportunity Center, and Upward Bound Math Science.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 15% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NAIA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (American Mideast Conference) Baseball (American Mideast Conference) Track (American Mideast Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 5,508 | $ 9,396 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 4,896 | $ 8,784 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 612 | $ 612 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,660 | 50% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,147 | 34% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 1,500 | 31% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,619 | 50% | |
Any Aid: |
89% |
