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Whether you're applying as a freshman, transferring from another college, pursuing a graduate degree, or studying online, your application is the first step toward becoming a Bear.
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Freshmen
Open access. 80+ degrees. Free tuition for qualified Pell-eligible OH & KY students.
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Graduate
Master’s and Doctorate programs built for working professionals rooted in our region.
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Selective Admissions
Some academic programs require a separate application in addition to admission to Shawnee State.
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Transfer
You’ve attempted credit hours at a 2 or 4-year college or university after high school graduation or equivalent.
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International
You are not a citizen of the United States of America, and you are not a permanent resident of the United States of America at the time you apply for admission.
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Tuition and Financial Aid
Shawnee State’s tuition is among the lowest in Ohio, and the Shawnee Advantage Tuition Guarantee keeps your rate flat for four years. Scholarships including Choose Ohio First and the Pell-Eligible Free Tuition Program may also apply.
Every bear has a unique motivation.
Knowing yours can help you find where you belong.
Shawnee State University does not discriminate in admission, access, or treatment in programs and activities or employment policies or practices on the basis of race, creed, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, marital status, age, sexual orientation, or disability.
Title IX
Inquiries regarding sex discrimination or harassment may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator at (740) 351-3484.
ADA
Inquiries about disability services may be directed to the ADA Coordinator at (740) 351-3106.
