Shawnee State University
Shawnee State is a student-focused public university offering a highly personalized, affordable, and accessible education dedicated to the exploration of emerging technologies and emerging ideas. It’s a place where professors know you by name, and where you can make a name for yourself.
Accepts first-year applicationsMidwestPublicRuralMedium (2,001 to 14,999)Co-Ed
Academic programs
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Communication
- Music
- Art & Design
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
Student experience
- Athletics
- Disability Services
- Greek Life
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- Night Class Offerings
- On-Campus Housing
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
- Veteran Fee Waiver
Application information
First-year
Fill out a free application for admission as a first year student if this will be your first time attending any college - even if you earned college credit while in high school through Advanced Placement, dual enrollment, and College Credit Plus classes. If you are currently enrolled at another university, apply as a transfer student. Certain programs have selective admissions within our health sciences (Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Dental Hygiene, etc..). Admission is rolling.
Transfer
Fill out a free application for admission as a transfer student if you are enrolled at another university - or if you have ever attended another university. This does not include dual enrollment courses or college credit you may have completed while you were in high school. Certain programs have selective admissions within our health sciences (Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Dental Hygiene, etc..). Admission is rolling.
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Additional information
Your Success is Our Priority
Student Success is our priority at Shawnee State University. Nearly three out of every four of our students are the first in their families to earn a college degree. Preparing you to succeed in tomorrow's world is our mission. We do this through personalized attention, low student-to-teacher ratios, a focus on emerging technologies, and an unwavering belief in a student-centered approach to everything we do inside and outside of our classrooms.
A college degree is a good investment. A Shawnee State University degree is an even better one. We offer one of the lowest tuition rates in Ohio and combine affordability with academic excellence. Here, you'll find nationally-ranked and regionally-recognized programs, including those in game design, plastics engineering technology, health care professions, education, and arts and science.
Get ready. Your success starts here.
Student Success is our priority at Shawnee State University. Nearly three out of every four of our students are the first in their families to earn a college degree. Preparing you to succeed in tomorrow's world is our mission. We do this through personalized attention, low student-to-teacher ratios, a focus on emerging technologies, and an unwavering belief in a student-centered approach to everything we do inside and outside of our classrooms.
A college degree is a good investment. A Shawnee State University degree is an even better one. We offer one of the lowest tuition rates in Ohio and combine affordability with academic excellence. Here, you'll find nationally-ranked and regionally-recognized programs, including those in game design, plastics engineering technology, health care professions, education, and arts and science.
Get ready. Your success starts here.
Visit us
The best way to see if Shawnee State University is the right fit is to visit us! Call (740) 351-4778 to schedule your campus visit or attend one of our Shawnee Showcase Days or Open Houses. We have campus visits/tours daily, Monday-Friday at 10 am and 2 pm. The Office of Admission is open Monday – Friday from 8:00 am–5:00 pm. Saturday visits are available on select dates throughout the academic year (September–April) at 10:00 am.
Shawnee State University is ranked among the top 10 schools in the U.S. to study game design.