Shawnee State University

www.shawnee.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,604

2021 Average Net Price

$14,532

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.85%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

3,216

70% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

49%

193 Graduates

About

Shawnee State University is a higher education institution located in Scioto County, OH. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Shawnee State University were Occupational Therapist Assistant (57 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (22 degrees), and Dental Hygiene (18 degrees).

In 2021, 753 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Shawnee State University. 61% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (680 degrees), 28.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (24 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Shawnee State University is $8,604, which is $−19,901 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Shawnee State University is $8,604, which is $−19,901 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,532.

In 2021, 95% of undergraduate students attending Shawnee State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,604

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Shawnee State University was $8,604. The cost of tuition at Shawnee State University is $−19,901 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Shawnee State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,532

2021 Value

48.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Shawnee State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,532. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Shawnee State University grew by 48.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Shawnee State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,308

Room and Board

$1,506

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Shawnee State University was of $10,308 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 7.25% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,506. The cost of books and supplies increased by 20.5% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Shawnee State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at Shawnee State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 13.1% with respect to 2020, when 84% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Shawnee State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.85%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Shawnee State University was 3.85%, which represents 39 out of the 1013 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Shawnee State University had a total enrollment of 3,216 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Shawnee State University is 2,250 students and the part-time enrollment is 966. This means that 70% of students enrolled at Shawnee State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Shawnee State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 70% White, 3.79% Black or African American, 1.15% Two or More Races, 0.653% Asian, 0.56% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.218% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.0311% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Shawnee State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.1%), followed by White Male (35%) and Black or African American Male (2.45%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (70.1%), followed by White Male (21.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

70%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Shawnee State University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,216 students. The full-time enrollment at Shawnee State University is 2,250 and the part-time enrollment is 966. This means that 70% of students enrolled at Shawnee State University are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Shawnee State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

71%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Shawnee State University was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Shawnee State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Shawnee State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,251 enrolled students
Black or African American
122 enrolled students
Two or More Races
37 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Shawnee State University is 70% White, 3.79% Black or African American, 1.15% Two or More Races, 0.653% Asian, 0.56% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.218% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.0311% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 666 students (20.7%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 165 more women than men received degrees from Shawnee State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Shawnee State University is white (680 degrees awarded). There were 28.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (24 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Shawnee State University is Occupational Therapist Assistant (57 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (22 degrees) and Dental Hygiene (18 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Shawnee State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (77 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (23 degrees), and Health (299 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Shawnee State University are Registered nurses (1,356,716 people), Other managers (181,385 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (176,239 people), Medical & health services managers (158,718 people), and Postsecondary teachers (146,603 people).

The most specialized majors at Shawnee State University in 2021 are Engineering Technologies (77 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (23 degrees), Health (299 degrees), History (9 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (20 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Shawnee State University are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Shawnee State University are Engineering Technologies (77 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (23 degrees), Health (299 degrees), History (9 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (20 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Shawnee State University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,545,316 people), Elementary & secondary schools (508,412 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (306,029 people), Outpatient care centers (257,092 people), and Offices of physicians (219,548 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Shawnee State University.

Most Common (2021)

Other Health & Medical Administrative Services
55 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
39 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
39 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Shawnee State University was Other Health & Medical Administrative Services with 55 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Shawnee State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

294

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

459

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 294 degrees were awarded to men at Shawnee State University, which is 0.641 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (459).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Shawnee State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 27 degrees were awarded to men at Shawnee State University in Plastics & Polymer Engineering Technology, which is 9 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 52 degrees were awarded to men at Shawnee State University in Registered Nursing, which is 5.78 times more than the 9 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

10%

100% Completion Time

31%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 10% of students graduating from Shawnee State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 31% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 33% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Shawnee State University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 8.29% of graduates (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
680 degrees awarded
Black or African American
24 degrees awarded
Asian
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Shawnee State University is white (680 degrees awarded). There were 28.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (24 degrees).

5.58% of degree recipients (42 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
425 degrees awarded
White Male
255 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Shawnee State University is white female (425 degrees awarded). There were 1.67 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (255 degrees).

Operations

Shawnee State University has an endowment valued at nearly $22.4M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 612k (2.73%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, Shawnee State University had a total salary expenditure of 52M. Shawnee State University employs 53 Associate professors, 34 Professors and 30 Assistant professors. Most academics at Shawnee State University are Female Associate professor (27), Male Professor (26), and Male Associate professor (26).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Shawnee State University are: Management, with 51 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 37 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 28 employees.

Endowment

$22.4M

2021 Endowment

22.2%

growth from 2020

Shawnee State University has an endowment valued at about $22.4M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Shawnee State University grew 22.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $29.9M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Shawnee State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.82M - Federal
$615k - State
$493k - Local

As of 2021, Shawnee State University received $2.82M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $615k from state grants and contracts, and $493k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$21.7M

2021 Salaries

11%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Shawnee State University paid a median of $21.7M in salaries, which represents 41.8% of their overall expenditure ($52M) and a 11% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.96M

Instructional Salaries

124

Number of Employees

In 2021, Shawnee State University paid a total of $7.96M to 124 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

53 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

51 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Shawnee State University were Associate professor with 53 employees, Professor with 34 employees, and Assistant professor with 30 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Shawnee State University were Management with 51 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 37 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 28 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Associate professor
Male Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Shawnee State University was Female Associate professor with 27 employees, Male Professor with 26 employees, and Male Associate professor with 26 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Shawnee State University.