Shippensburg University

Shippensburg, PA

Shippensburg University

Shippensburg, PA

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Tuition & Fees

$16,926

$19,180

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
610
25th
490
75th
600
25th
490

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

48%

male

52%

female

17

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

87%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,590
Declined 777
Total Received 6,367
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Public

4,443

undergraduate students

719

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1871, Shippensburg University is a public four-year comprehensive university that is known for its strong programs in education, business, and the arts. It is located on a 200-acre campus in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania—50 miles southwest of Harrisburg.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 5,162
Established in 1871
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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200‐acre campus in Shippensburg (population: 5,575), 50 miles from Harrisburg. Served by bus; major airport and train serve Harrisburg. School operates transportation to local mall and around campus and town. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Shippensburg University
1871 Old Main Drive
Shippensburg, PA
17257-2299

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
34%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
86%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
10%
Top 1/4
26%
Top 1/2
59%
Bottom 1/2
41%
Bottom 1/4
12%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
610
25th
490
75th
600
25th
490

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $45
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Common application accepted Yes
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Not Selective

87%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,590
Declined 777
Total Received 6,367

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Rank
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Admission test scores

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Other
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

92%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

98%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$7,673

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $13,544
Housing $7,900
Food $5,064
Additional fees $3,382
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $31,090
Average Financial Aid - $7,673
Total with Avg. Aid $23,417

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $7,946,143
State $5,565,322
Institutional $4,516,570
Other external $1,569,610
Total $19,597,645

Non-need-based

Federal $0
State $86,044
Institutional $756,288
Other external $1,163,081
Total $2,005,413

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 717 477-1131
F: 717 477-4028
finaid@ship.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Field hockey yes
Football yes
Lacrosse yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming yes yes
Tennis yes
Volleyball yes
Wrestling yes

Club Sports - Men's

bass fishing, boxing, cycling, equestrian sports, fencing, ice hockey, kronum, lacrosse, rugby, soccer, strength training, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Club Sports - Women's

bass fishing, boxing, cycling, dance, equestrian sports, fencing, kronum, ultimate Frisbee, rugby, strength training

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, dodgeball, kickball, soccer, softball, street hockey, volleyball, wiffle ball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Applied Psychology yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Chemistry, General yes
Civil Engineering, General yes
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services yes
Computer Software Engineering yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes
Economics, General yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Finance, General yes
French Language and Literature yes
Geography yes
Geology/Earth Science, General yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
History, General yes yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management yes yes
Management Information Systems, General yes
Management Science yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mechanical Engineering yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Organizational Behavior Studies yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Administration yes yes
Reading Teacher Education yes
Rhetoric and Composition yes
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education yes
Social Work yes yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Sustainability Studies yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Psychology
  2. Biology
  3. Management

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Art
  • Engineering
  • Health Professions

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

5,162

total students

90%

in-state

10%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

86%

4,443
students

Female
52%
2,291

Male
48%
2,152

14%

719
students

Female
65%
470

Male
35%
249

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

90%

3,987
students

Female
51%
2,031

Male
49%
1,956

10%

456
students

Female
57%
260

Male
43%
196

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
12%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Hispanic/Latino
72%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Recommended of All
Interview Recommended of Some
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Winter: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 15
Countries most often represented Canada
Finland
Gabon
Niger
Saudi Arabia
South Korea
Special services offered for international applicants International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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