Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Shippensburg, PA

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Shippensburg, PA

Tuition & Fees

$12,744

$20,536

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state
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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
1%
600-699
18%
500-599
45%
400-499
32%
300-399
4%
700-800
3%
600-699
14%
500-599
45%
400-499
32%
300-399
6%
700-800
0
600-699
5%
500-599
24%
400-499
51%
300-399
19%
200-299
1%
composite english math
30-36
2%
24-29
16%
18-23
34%
12-17
41%
6-11
6%
Below 6
1%
30-36
1%
24-29
19%
18-23
35%
12-17
44%
Below 6
1%
30-36
2%
24-29
19%
18-23
39%
12-17
40%
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undergraduateRatios

48%

male

52%

female

1

teacher

17

students

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Not Selective

91%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,399
Declined + 528
Total Received 5,927
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Public

5,274

undergraduate students

810

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

Colleges with Strength in Women's Track and Field: Division II
Colleges with Strength in Women's Track and Field: Division II
Women's Division II Basketball Champions and Runners-Up
Women's Division II Basketball Champions and Runners-Up
Colleges That Have a Relatively Low Cost
Colleges That Have a Relatively Low Cost
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Psychology
  2. Biology
  3. Management
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Codes

SAT 2657
ACT 3714

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Location

School Facts

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
Campus Enrollment 6,084
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)

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Shippensburg, PA

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.

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

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
34%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
86%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus

Greek Life

 
12 fraternities 11% of male students
 
8 sororities 11% of female students
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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%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
1%
600-699
18%
500-599
45%
400-499
32%
300-399
4%
700-800
3%
600-699
14%
500-599
45%
400-499
32%
300-399
6%
700-800
0
600-699
5%
500-599
24%
400-499
51%
300-399
19%
200-299
1%
composite english math
30-36
2%
24-29
16%
18-23
34%
12-17
41%
6-11
6%
Below 6
1%
30-36
1%
24-29
19%
18-23
35%
12-17
44%
Below 6
1%
30-36
2%
24-29
19%
18-23
39%
12-17
40%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $45
Common application accepted no
Application deadline
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Required of some
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Not Selective

91%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,399
Declined + 528
Total Received 5,927

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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Admissions Contact

Maya Mapp
Director of Admissions
P: 800 822-8028
F: 717 477-4016
admiss@ship.edu

Financial Aid

54%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$10,154.00

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $9,570
Room $7,778
Board $4,336
Additional fees $3,174
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $26,058
Average Financial Aid - $10,154
Total with Avg. Aid $15,904

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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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

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

Financial Aid Officer

Trina M. Snyder
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

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 Directors

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

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Mascot
Big Red
School colors
red and blue

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Majors

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

6,084

total students

93%

in-state

7%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

87%

5,274
students

Female
52%
2,744

Male
48%
2,530

13%

810
students

Female
64%
519

Male
36%
291

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

92%

4,861
students

Female
52%
2,508

Male
48%
2,353

8%

413
students

Female
58%
236

Male
42%
177

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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
6%
Hispanic/Latino
71%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

92%

Transfer applicants accepted

54%

Applicants accepted who enroll

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 Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Winter: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

30

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

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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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

International Student Contact

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

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