Shawnee State University

940 Second Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662

Visit Website: http://www.shawnee.edu

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College Overview

Type:
Public institution
Year Founded:
1986
Religious Affiliation:
None
Academic Calendar:
Quarter
Undergrad Student Body:
3,820
Local Setting:
Suburban
Endowment:
$9,773,460
Application Deadline:
Rolling
Application Fee:
$N/A
Selectivity:
Less selective
Tuition Costs:
$5,436 in-state, 9,576 out-of-state
Room & Board Costs:
$6,930

Extracurricular Activites

Student Activities:
choral groups, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper
Student Organizations:
44
Honor Societies:
Phi 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 Organizations:
N/A
Student Papers:
(Appears as submitted by school) University Chronicle (bi-weekly)
Number of Fraternities:
2
Fraternity Chapter Houses
0
Percent Fraternity Members:
5%
Number of Sororities:
2
Sorority Chapter Houses
0
Percent Sorority Members:
3%

College Services

Basic:
nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, health service
Remedial:
reading, math, writing, study skills
Counseling:
minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological
Career:
on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
Local Hiring Firms:
Southern 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
Library:
Yes
# of Library Books:
150,661
Library Facilities:
N/A
Museums
N/A
Computers Available:
620
Computers At:
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center
Wired Classrooms
N/A
Wired Labs:
N/A
On-Campus Wireless Network:
Yes
Wireless Areas:
in some of the libraries (excluding computer labs), in all the libraries, in all classrooms, in computer labs, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas, in all college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing, in all school buildings and on all school property
Wireless Capacity:
N/A
Online Registration:
Yes
Campus Safety:
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)

Campus Life

Offers Housing:
Yes
Campus Housing:
No
Off Campus Assistance:
Yes
Housing Types Available:
coed dorms (95%), other housing options (5%)
Sprinkler System:
100%
Fire Alarms:
100%
Campus Size:
50 acres
Nearest Airports (miles):
Columbus (100), Cincinnati (120)
Nearest Train Stations(miles)
South Shore KY (3)
Nearest Bus Stations (miles):
Portsmouth (1)
Cars Permittedt:
Yes
Army ROTC
Not offered
Navy ROTC:
Not offered
Airforce ROTC:
Not offered
Alcohol Permitted:
No
Additional Policies:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited
Popular Events:
Springfest, Homecoming, Halloween Dance