$12,086
$19,944
not including room and board
in-state out-of-state More Financial Details83%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 4,385 |
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| Declined | + 863 |
| Total Received | 5,248 |
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| Name | Location |
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| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Bucknell University | Lewisburg, PA |
| Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Bloomsburg, PA |
| Widener University | Chester, PA |
| Wilkes University | Wilkes-Barre, PA |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | West Chester, PA |
| Villanova University | Villanova, PA |
| Susquehanna University | Selinsgrove, PA |
| Temple University | Philadelphia, PA |
| Gettysburg College | Gettysburg, PA |
| SAT | 2657 |
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| ACT | 3714 |
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, 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 |
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| Campus Enrollment | 6,581 |
| 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) |
200‐acre campus in Shippensburg (population: 5,559), 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.
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
1871 Old Main Drive
Shippensburg, PA 17257-2299
| Application fee | $45 |
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| Common application accepted | no |
| Application deadline | |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | yes |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Required of some |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
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83%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 4,385 |
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| Declined | + 863 |
| Total Received | 5,248 |
Class rank
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Alumni/ae relationship
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Maya Mapp
Director of Admissions
P: 800 822-8028
F: 717 477-4016
admiss@ship.edu
| Tuition | $9,000 |
| Room | $7,880 |
| Board | $4,130 |
| Additional fees | $3,086 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 |
| Total | $25,296 |
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| Average Financial Aid | - $9,429 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $15,867 |
55%
$9,429
Need-based
| Federal | $8,265,730 |
| State | $5,815,203 |
| Institutional | $2,786,132 |
| Other external | $1,467,413 |
| Total | $18,334,478 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | |
| State | $70,748 |
| Institutional | $223,009 |
| Other external | $1,003,816 |
| Total | $1,297,573 |
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Transfer applicants accepted
57%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.00 |
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| 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 |
Minimum transfers must complete
30
92%
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 17 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Germany India Japan Saudi Arabia South Korea The United Kingdom |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
International student center Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Joseph A. Luna, III
Assistant Dean of Admissions
717 477-1231
jaluna@ship.edu
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