Portsmouth, Ohio
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Shawnee State University is a public university in Portsmouth, Ohio, established in 1986. It is the southernmost member of the University System of Ohio and belongs to the Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education.
Master's Universities
Ranked #268 in Master's Universities (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
Value rank
Ranked #727 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
Total CoA (on-campus): $26,372
Room & Board: $12,570
Books & Supplies: $1,024
Receive Aid: 90%
Avg Grant Aid: $7,173
Pell Grant Recipients: 53%
Total CoA (on-campus): $32,907
Room & Board: $12,570
Books & Supplies: $1,024
Receive Aid: 90%
Avg Grant Aid: $7,173
Pell Grant Recipients: 53%
940 Second Street, Portsmouth, Ohio, 45662
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