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Partnerships

Meeting the Growing Demand for Health Care Education

Shawnee State University has partnered with Adena Health to address the growing demand for healthcare professionals in our region. Together, we'll bring new opportunities for students in health fields right to Adena’s PACCAR Medical Education Center in Chillicothe.

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Student Success

Student Veteran Has ‘Phenomenal’ Experience at Washington Leadership Institute

David Lopez, a sophomore at Shawnee State and President of the SSU Student Veterans of America (SVA) Chapter, was accepted and attended a highly coveted experience during the SVA Leadership Institute in October at the nation’s capital.

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Academic Success

SSU ranked among the top Game Design Programs in the nation

Shawnee State University has been named for the 14th consecutive year to The Princeton Review’s Top Undergraduate Schools for Game Design.

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Academic Excellence

SSU Ranked Among US News & World Report’s 2025 Best Colleges

Shawnee State University has been ranked among the best colleges in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for the sixth year in a row. SSU is ranked among the Top Performers on Social Mobility, the best Regional Universities Midwest and the Top Public Schools in the Midwest.

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Full and Part Time Students

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16:1

Student-to-Faculty Ratio

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100

Degrees and Areas of Study

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Shawnee Provides Personalized Learning

Your path to success looks different than any other student's. Let's work together to get to know your interests, set goals, and find a program that's right for you. You'll feel confident and excited to start your time at Shawnee.

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Shawnee Provides Career-Ready Education

That means we consider the skills that help you find the right job after college and set your coursework so that you're prepared. We also anticipate the future needs of your career path so you can be ahead of the curve.