Shawnee State University

940 Second Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662
http://www.shawnee.edu

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Overview
TypePublic institution
Year Founded1986
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students3,820
Endowment9,773,460
Application DeadlineRolling
Application FeeN/A
SelectivityLess selective
Application DeadlineRolling
Tuition5,436 in-state, 9,576 out-of-state
Room/Board6,930
Services
Associated FirmsSouthern Ohio Medical Center; Adena Medical Center; Shawnee State University; Mill's Pride; Ohio Valley Schools; Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital; King's Daughter Medical Center; Community Action Organization - Scioto County and Pike County
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsN/A
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, health service
MuseumsN/A
Periodical Subs13,820
# of Books150,661
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 monthsN/A
within one year76%
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities5%
Students in sororities3%
Campus Size50 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing15%
College housing typescoed dorms (95%), other housing options (5%)
Popular EventsSpringfest, Homecoming, Halloween Dance
Nearest AirportColumbus (100), Cincinnati (120)
Nearest TrainSouth Shore KY (3)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper
Number of Organizations44
# of fraternities2
# of sororities2
Students in fraternities5%
Students in sororities3%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) University Chronicle (bi-weekly)
Honor SocietiesPhi Eta Sigma
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Innermission; Campus Crusade for Christ; Campus Ministry
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) AHANA
Other OrganizationsN/A