Shawnee State University
- Public
Shawnee State University: international tuition 17,358 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 28,706 USD. This page lists 2 scholarships open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 60, Duolingo 90.
Getting in. Neither the school's site nor College Scorecard gives an admit rate or the SAT range of admitted students. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 60+ or Duolingo 90+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 28,706 USD, before any scholarship. 2 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The school has not published an application deadline. You apply through International Application for Admission. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 12/10/2026
What is the tuition at Shawnee State University?
International tuition is 17,358 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 28,706 USD.
Does Shawnee State University offer scholarships for international students?
This page lists 2 scholarships open to international students. The pages do not state a clear merit or need-based policy for international freshmen. Only a few individual awards (Lorentz, Rotary) target international students; confirm with CIPA or admissions.
What English scores does Shawnee State University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 60, Duolingo 90.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsYesApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.Win a scholarship and the cost drops; if not, you can still enrol and pay in full.You will need: a scholarship application (or nomination) by its own deadline, usually earlier than the admission deadline.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 16/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
Lorentz Family ScholarshipOtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page
This award explicitly targets F-1/J-1 international students, though it is unclear whether first-years qualify.
Rotary Club of Portsmouth International Student ScholarshipOtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
Intended for international students, applied for through CIPA.
ACT/SAT Merit Scholarships (Presidential, Shawnee Achievement, Shawnee Excellence, Shawnee Success, Blue & Gray, Shawnee Empowerment)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page does not say whether international students are considered and also mentions the FAFSA, so eligibility cannot be determined.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Early Dec 1, 2026; priority Feb 1, 2027; final June 1, 2027 (while funds last)
Dr. Hagop S. Pambookian ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page
International students are eligible but only when entering senior year, so not applicable to first-years.
George and Carolyn Pettit International FundIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page
The page only lists a contact number for the Center for International Programs and gives no eligibility details.
Presidential / Shawnee Achievement / Excellence / Success / Blue & Gray / Empowerment (ACT/SAT merit awards)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page does not say whether international students are considered for these awards.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Early Dec 1, 2026; priority Feb 1, 2027; final Jun 1, 2027 (funds permitting)
Admission requirements
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English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- English proficiencyRequired
- Proof of fundsiA bank statement showing 32,575 USD is required.Required
Deadlines
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Credit for exams
An AP exam score of 3 or higher earns the aligned course and credits for that AP subject at Shawnee State.
Scores that count12345
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
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