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Tuition

$10,354

$18,390

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state More Financial Details

Moderately Selective

80%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,158
Declined + 1,244
Total Received 6,402
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Public

6,712

undergraduate students

1,012

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

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undergraduateRatios

50%

50%

male

female

1  :  20

teacher

students

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

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700-800
1%
600-699
8%
500-599
35%
400-499
46%
300-399
10%
200-299
0
700-800
1%
600-699
10%
500-599
37%
400-499
44%
300-399
8%
200-299
0
700-800
0
600-699
6%
500-599
29%
400-499
49%
300-399
15%
200-299
1%
composite english math
30-36
1%
24-29
15%
18-23
59%
12-17
25%
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Elementary Education
  2. Criminal Justice
  3. Psychology
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Shippensburg, PA

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School Facts

Shippensburg, founded in 1871, is a public, comprehensive university. The oldest building on campus, dating from 1871, is registered as a National Historic Landmark. Its 200-acre campus is located in Shippensburg, 50 miles southwest of Harrisburg.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 7,724
Established in 1871
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.)
CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs)
CSWE (Council on Social Work Education)
MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education)
NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)

Codes

SAT 2657
ACT 3714

Right Now

Shippensburg, PA

200-acre campus in Shippensburg (population: 5,531), 50 miles from Harrisburg. Served by bus; major airport and train service to Harrisburg. School operates transportation to local mall and around campus and town. Public transportation serves campus.

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

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Campus Life

yes
Housing available
33%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
86%
Percent of freshman that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus

Greek Life

 
11 fraternities 6% of male students
 
11 sororities 7% of female students

% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
8%
Top 1/4
26%
Top 1/2
59%
Bottom 1/2
41%
Bottom 1/4
11%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
1%
600-699
8%
500-599
35%
400-499
46%
300-399
10%
200-299
0
700-800
1%
600-699
10%
500-599
37%
400-499
44%
300-399
8%
200-299
0
700-800
0
600-699
6%
500-599
29%
400-499
49%
300-399
15%
200-299
1%
composite english math
30-36
1%
24-29
15%
18-23
59%
12-17
25%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $40
Common application accepted no
Application deadline
School has early decision program no
School has early action program yes
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Neither
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Class rank
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Considered

Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

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Moderately Selective

80%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,158
Declined + 1,244
Total Received 6,402

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Admissions Contact

William H. Washabaugh
Acting Dean of Enrollment Management
P: 800 822-8028
F: 717 477-4016
admiss@ship.edu

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $6,428
Room 4,180
Board 3,730
Additional fees 2,726
Books & supplies 1,200
Total $18,264
Average Financial Aid - 8,168
Total with Avg. Aid $10,096

Financial Aid

60%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$8,168

Average financial aid

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Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $8,413,218
State $6,174,956
Institutional $360,855
Other external $1,314,018
Total $16,263,047

Non-need-based

Federal $0
State $0
Institutional $295,647
Other external $1,040,424
Total $1,336,071

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

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

Financial Aid Officer

Sandra L. Tarbox
Director of Financial Aid
finaid@ship.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
field hockey
football
lacrosse
soccer
softball
swimming
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball
wrestling

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (Division II)
Mascot
Big Red
School colors
red and blue

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Athletics Right Now

Club Sports - Men's

Boxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Cycling, Fishing, Handball, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Quidditch, Roller Hockey, Rugby, Soccer, Tae Kwon Do, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball

Club Sports - Women's

Boxing, Cycling, Dance, Handball, Quidditch, Rugby, Tae Kwon Do, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee

Intramural/Recreational Sports

Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Street Hockey, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball

Athletic Directors

Jeffrey A. Michaels (men's)
Director Of Athletics
email

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Administration of Justice
Applied History
Applied Physics
Art
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Communication Studies
Communications/Journalism
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Counseling
Criminal Justice
Curriculum/Instruction
Early Childhood Education/K-4
Earth/Space Sciences
Economics
English
Exercise Science
Finance
French
Geoenvironmental Studies
Geography
Health Care Administration
History
Human Communication Studies
Information Technology/Business Education
Interdisciplinary Arts
Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Mathematics
Middle Level Education/Elementary Education/4-8
Organizational Development/Leadership
Physics
Political Science
Professional Studies
Psychology
Public Administration
Reading Specialist
School Administration/Principal K-12
Science Teacher Education
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Special Education
Supply Chain Management

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Elementary Education
  2. Criminal Justice
  3. Psychology

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

7,724

total students

94%

6%

in-state

out-of-state

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Undergraduate

87%

6,712
students

Female
50%
3,376

Male
50%
3,336

Graduate

13%

1,012
students

Female
61%
620

Male
39%
392

undergraduateFull-time

94%

6,363
students

Female
50%
3,176

Male
50%
3,187

undergraduatePart-time

6%

349
students

Female
58%
200

Male
42%
149

Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
8%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Hispanic/Latino
81%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

73%

Transfer applicants accepted

55%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.20
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All
Interview Recommended of Some
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Essay or personal statement Recommended of All

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Winter: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

45

semester hours

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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

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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
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

Internation Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 14
Countries most often represented Japan
Niger
Saudi Arabia
Sweden
Vietnam
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Joseph A. Luna, IV
Assistant Dean of Admissions
717 477-1231
jaluna@ship.edu

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