Shawnee State University

Shawnee State University is a public four-year institution located in Portsmouth, Ohio, in a distant town setting. The university enrolls 3,896 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 45.17 out of 100. Its completion rate is 43% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 71% (IPEDS 2023).

Shawnee State offers an extensive array of technical and health programs, including associate degrees in Animation/Interactive Technology/Video Graphics, Computer and Information Systems Security, Computer Engineering Technology, Registered Nursing, Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology, and Health and Medical Administrative Services. Certificate programs include Occupational Therapist Assistant, Physical Therapy Assistant, Medical Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Care Therapy, Electromechanical Engineering Technology, and CAD/CADD Drafting and Design Technology.

Situated in Portsmouth, OH, a small city in southern Ohio, Shawnee State University serves a regional population with limited access to higher education. Its broad program offerings in healthcare, engineering technology, and digital arts address workforce needs across the Appalachian Ohio region.