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Shawnee State University welcomed its largest freshman class in years this fall, with an increase of more than 22% in the total number of freshmen
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This spring, Shawnee State University welcomed the Amazon Prime Video streaming series The College Tour to campus to find out what it is really like to be a Bear.
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Shawnee State University is the only open access public university in Ohio to be named an Opportunity College in the 2025 classifications released by the Carnegie Commission for Higher Education,
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Innovation
Shawnee State University has been named for the 15th consecutive year to The Princeton Review’s Top Undergraduate Schools for Game Design. SSU was ranked #15 on the overall list, #2 in the Midwest, and #1 in Ohio.
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Shawnee State is a student-focused public university offering a highly personalized, affordable, and accessible education.
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Our school is the right mix of size and opportunity. At Shawnee, you have the resources and faculty you need to pursue your dream — without feeling like a number.
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.
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.