Published cost of attendance is $21,974. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $12,310, middle-income families pay around $14,326, higher-income families pay approximately $18,754.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $21,974 |
| Tuition and Fees | $17,358 |
| Room and Board | $12,502 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,024 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$7,593 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $14,381 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,310 |
| $30–48k | $11,956 |
| $48–75k | $14,326 |
| $75–110k | $16,787 |
| $110k+ | $18,754 |
Published cost of attendance is $21,974. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $12,310, middle-income families pay around $14,326, higher-income families pay approximately $18,754. Azimuth ranks Shawnee State University #371 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 74.0 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,000; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $17,366. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $50,129, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $260 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Shawnee State University earn median 4-year earnings of $50,129, placing Shawnee State University in the 10.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $1,959 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 66.3 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Shawnee State University #1015 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Health and Medical Administrative Services reports 65 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $55,703. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing reports 30 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $78,624. Fine and Studio Arts reports 29 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $34,215. Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness reports 22 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $51,304.
