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How strong are the academics at Shawnee State University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

16:1
Student to faculty ratio

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Shawnee State has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

Shawnee State University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Shawnee State's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Shawnee State University:

72%
First-year retention rate
54%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Shawnee State University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Psychology, General
17.6
21.68
25.76
29.84
33.92
38

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 21
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 22
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 19
  • Accounting 15
  • Management Information Systems, General 7
  • Operations Management and Supervision 0
  • Actuarial Science 0
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 4
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Programming/Programmer, General 23
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 8
Education
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs 12
  • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 10
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 8
  • Education, Other 7
  • Special Education and Teaching, Other 5
  • Art Teacher Education 3
Engineering
  • Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 1
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician 5
  • Computer Engineering Technology/Technician 1
  • Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 15
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other 38
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 17
  • Occupational Therapy/Therapist 10
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 2
  • Nursing Administration 0
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 0
History
  • History, General 5
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections, General 1
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections 1
Legal Professions And Studies
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal 0
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 12
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 7
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 19
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 7
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 3
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 21
  • Psychology, Other 1
Social Sciences
  • Social Sciences, General 10
  • Sociology, General 4
  • Political Science and Government, General 3
  • International Relations and Affairs 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 9
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 8
  • Musical Theatre 2
  • Painting 0
  • Design and Visual Communications, General 0
  • Intermedia/Multimedia 0
  • Ceramic Arts and Ceramics 0
  • Art/Art Studies, General 0
  • Music, General 0
  • Game and Interactive Media Design 0
  • Drawing 0
  • Photography 0
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