Shawnee State University
Shawnee State University is one of the thirty-six public 4-year colleges in Ohio. The campus is located in Portsmouth town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 3,582 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 717 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 488 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 68%). Every year 29% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Shawnee State University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $6,251, and fees were $1,188. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $12,059 and $1,188 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleFringe Town |
| Number of Students3,582 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio15:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate68% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 12 | 40 |
| Bachelor's degree | 5 | 14 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 74 miles radius of Shawnee State University
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Ohio University-Southern Campus
23 miles away |
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Marshall University
37 miles away |
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Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus
41 miles away |
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Morehead State University
44 miles away |
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Maysville Community & Technical College - Mt. Sterling
45 miles away |
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Maysville Community & Technical College - Rowan Campus
45 miles away |
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Ohio University-Main Campus
63 miles away |
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University of Cincinnati-Clermont College
69 miles away |
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Ohio University-Lancaster Campus
73 miles away |
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Maysville Community & Technical College - Licking Valley
74 miles away |
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offers 4 nursing programs |
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offers 4 nursing programs |
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offers 5 nursing programs |
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offers 3 nursing programs |
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offers 2 nursing programs |
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Louisiana State University - Alexandria
offers 4 nursing programs |
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Missouri Southern State University
offers 3 nursing programs |
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University of Maine at Augusta
offers 2 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1975 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 10/01/2001 - Current |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 10/01/2001 - Current |
Admission
69%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1018 to 1235 |
| ACT | 18 to 24 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Recommended |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Recommended |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $308/credit | |
| In State Students | $308/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $549/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $535/credit | |
| In State Students | $535/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,246/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $13,860 | $13,860 | $24,705 |
| ADN | 70 | $21,560 | $21,560 | $38,430 |
| BSN | 125 | $38,500 | $38,500 | $68,625 |
| FNP | 50 | $26,750 | $26,750 | $62,300 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 97% of Shawnee State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 54% | $4,257 |
| Other Federal Grant | 8% | $556 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 40% | $1,425 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 42% | $3,018 |
| Federal Student Loans | 69% | $5,171 |
| Private Loans | 6% | $10,022 |
$13,882
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$13,038 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$13,907 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$17,254 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$18,969 |
| Over $110,000$19,034 |
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Student Population
3,406
Undergrads
176
Graduates
1,985
Women
1,597
Men
82%
Full-time
18%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
85% |
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Black/African American |
5% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
5% |
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Two or more races |
2% |
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Non-resident alien |
1% |
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Asian |
1% |
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Hispanic |
1% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Ohio state board of nursing.
