Student-Athlete Admissions
Compete at the Next Level. Graduate Ready for What's Next.
Shawnee State is entering an exciting new era as we transition to NCAA Division II. Here, you'll compete at a high level while earning a degree that prepares you for a successful career. With championship-caliber athletics, personalized academics, and hands-on learning, you don't have to choose between your sport and your future.
Recruit. Retain. Win. Shawnee State University aims to develop student-athletes academically, athletically, and socially while promoting excellence in competition and leadership.
How to Apply
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Start your application
Free, takes about 15 minutes.
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Send transcripts
Have your high school guidance counselor send them to admissions@shawnee.edu
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File the FAFSA
School code 009942. Required for Free Tuition.
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Get your decision
Most decisions in under 7 days.
Find Your Program
Not sure where you fit? Start with what you're interested in and go from there. With more than 100 degrees and areas of study, chances are we have something built for you.
Why Shawnee State?
Be part of the next chapter of Shawnee State Athletics as we transition to NCAA Division II. Compete against strong regional competition while enjoying a balanced collegiate experience that emphasizes academics, athletics, and personal growth.
More Than Your Sport: Choose from more than 70 academic programs and gain real-world experience through internships, clinicals, research, and our Experiential Learning Requirement—the only one of its kind among Ohio's public universities.
A Team That Supports You: From professors and advisors to coaches and athletic trainers, you'll have a network of people invested in your success on the field, in the classroom, and beyond graduation.
Shawnee State is a proud member of the Mountain East Conference
The Student-Athlete Experience
Learn by Doing
Graduate with more than a diploma. Every student completes an experiential learning opportunity through internships, clinical experiences, undergraduate research, study abroad, or service learning.
Personalized Support
Small class sizes make it easier to build relationships with faculty who understand the demands of being a student-athlete.
Life Beyond Competition
Develop leadership skills, build lifelong friendships, and enjoy a vibrant campus community while competing for the Bears.
Athletics by the Numbers
In Fall of 2025, Shawnee saw:
- 338 student athletes representing over 15 countries
- Over 50 athletes from Scioto County
- Over 150 athletes from the tri-state area
Want to be a Student Athlete?
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.
