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$9,622Tuition
2,300Students
43%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$39,596Earnings
Public4-yearNAIAStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$9,622
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,157
Average Net Price
$15,389
Students Receiving Financial Aid
35.1%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$12,570
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$9,792
Books & Supplies
$1,024
Total Cost of Attendance
$23,216
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$244/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
37.3%
Students Taking Federal Loans
39.2%
Pell Grant Recipients
35.1%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $13,734
$30,001 – $48,000 $13,488
$48,001 – $75,000 $15,623
$75,001 – $110,000 $18,557
$110,001+ $19,014

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Cost Overview

Most families at Shawnee State pay around $15,389 annually after aid, though costs vary dramatically by income. Low-income students pay just $13,734 per year, while families earning over $110,000 pay $19,014. Over four years, total costs range from $55,000 to $76,000. The university keeps expenses manageable for a regional Ohio school serving mainly in-state students.

Graduates leave with $23,000 in median debt, translating to $244 monthly payments. With median earnings hitting $39,596 ten years out, loan payments consume about 7% of income. The 37% loan repayment rate suggests many graduates struggle financially after leaving this small public university. Only 17% of students receive institutional grants averaging $7,794.

Working-class families get the strongest value here. Students from households earning under $48,000 pay roughly the same low net price, making Shawnee State accessible for southern Ohio's blue-collar communities.

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