School Summary

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania


General Information:

Founded in 1871, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is seated on 210 acres located in Cumberland county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 17:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 2 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 1300. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State control

Address, Phone and URL:

1871 Old Main Drive

Shippensburg, PA
17257-2299
For more information call: 717 477-7447. This school has a website at https://www.ship.edu/
Application information for this school is available at www.ship.edu/admissions/apply/


Application Fee: $45
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Other application requirements: class rank, letters of recommendation
Application Requirements:
Required Tests: SAT or ACT


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $9,570.00 $11,574.00
Room and Board $13,340.00 $13,340.00
Fees $3,940.00 $3,940.00
Total $26,850.00 $28,854.00

Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.ship.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: 3-2 Degree Program, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Moderate competition - More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 18 on ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 4.28% 3.09%
600-699 23.75% 23.52%
500-599 43.94% 47.27%
400-499 27.32% 23.99%
300-399 0.71% 1.9%
200-299 0% 0.24%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 0%
24-29 28.57%
18-23 57.14%
12-17 14.29%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 14%
11-25% 18.00%
26-50% 33.00%
Under 50% 35.00%



Baseball, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Track and field, Wrestling, Cross-country running

Basketball, Field hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Baseball, Basketball, Equestrian sports, Fencing, Football, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Track and field, Ultimate frisbee, Weight lifting, Wrestling, Cross-country running

Basketball, Equestrian sports, Fencing, Field hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Baseball, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Track and field, Wrestling, Cross-country running

Basketball, Field hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 2,152
Female 2,291
Total 4,443


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 2,401
Female 2,761
Total 5,162

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 2%
African American 13%
Hispanic 7%
Native American 0%
White 73%
Other 6%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 93%
At Least 25 Years Old 7%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 91%
Out Of State 9%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 30%
Live Off Campus 70%


Homecoming, Parent/Family Day, Spring Fest

Activities Program Board, Red Raider Marching Band, Student Veterans of America, Animal Alliance, Concert Band and Woodwind Ensemble


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 11.0101                                           Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 52.1301                                           Management Science
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0701                                           Art/Art Studies, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 45.0601                                           Economics, General
  • 51.0000                                           Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • 03.0103                                           Environmental Studies
  • 30.2001                                           International/Globalization Studies
  • 03.0104                                           Environmental Science
  • 30.3301                                           Sustainability Studies
  • 43.0104                                           Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • 13.1015                                           Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
  • 16.0901                                           French Language and Literature
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 23.1304                                           Rhetoric and Composition
  • 40.0601                                           Geology/Earth Science, General
  • 16.0905                                           Spanish Language and Literature
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 45.0701                                           Geography
  • 09.0401                                           Journalism
  • 14.0801                                           Civil Engineering, General
  • 52.0701                                           Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
  • 52.0801                                           Finance, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1201                                           Management Information Systems, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 24.0101                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • 44.0701                                           Social Work
  • 14.1001                                           Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • 14.1901                                           Mechanical Engineering
  • 11.0501                                           Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
  • 14.0903                                           Computer Software Engineering
  • 51.1005                                           Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
  • 51.0701                                           Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • 52.0203                                           Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 44.0401                                           Public Administration
  • 13.1203                                           Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • 13.1210                                           Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • 31.0505                                           Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • 09.9999                                           Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
  • 30.9999                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

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