Founded in 1975, Shawnee State University is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Portsmouth (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Ohio. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Shawnee State University is a small coeducational US higher education institution. Shawnee State University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 47 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy This higher education institution has an open admission policy. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Shawnee State University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.