5,585
Students
9,429
Avg. Financial Aid
83%
Acceptance Rate
Rural
Setting
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Overview
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is a Comprehensive institution located in Shippensburg, PA, in a rural setting.
Location & Contact
Address
1871 Old Main Drive
Shippensburg, PA 17257-2299
United States
Shippensburg, PA 17257-2299
United States
Contact
Mr. William H. Washabaugh
Associate Dean of Admissions
Email: admiss@ship.edu
Phone: 717-477-1231
Fax: 717-477-4016
Associate Dean of Admissions
Email: admiss@ship.edu
Phone: 717-477-1231
Fax: 717-477-4016
Majors & Degrees
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Entrepreneurship |
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| Finance |
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| Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Journalism |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences |
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| Computer Systems Analysis |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Early Childhood Education |
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| Middle School Education |
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| Special Education&-early Childhood |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Software Engineering |
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| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Rhetoric And Composition |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| French |
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| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health/health-care Administration |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| International/global Studies |
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| Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related |
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| Sustainability Studies |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Studies |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Public Administration |
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| Social Work |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/safety |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Economics |
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| Geography |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
5,248
Applied
4,385
Accepted
5,585
Enrolled
Female Admissions
2,830
Females Applied
2,355
Females Accepted
83%
Male Admissions
2,418
Males Applied
2,030
Males Accepted
84%
Applying
45
Application Fee
3.2
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record |
| Required for some programs |
Interview |
| Recommended |
Essay Other requirements may exist (see below) |
| Other requirements: | Class rank, letters of recommendation |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 487 | 480 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 491 | 480 | 570 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 18 | 23 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
9,570
In-state
17,362
Out-of-state
Fees
3,148
Full-time student fees
12,268
Room & board
8,038
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Senior Citizens Employees |
Financial Aid
9,429
Avg. Financial Aid Package
9,796
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
12,099
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,058
Avg. Loan Aid
5,376
Avg. Grant Aid
6,963
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
55%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
10%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
5,585
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
7%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 5.88% |
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| Black or African American | 10.39% |
| White or Caucasian | 76.82% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.16% |
| Asian | 1.52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.04% |
| Two or more races | 3.73% |
| Other | 0.8% |
Gender
Male (49.67%)
Female (50.33%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Not Reported |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 30% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Homecoming, Parents' Days and Spring Fest
Homecoming, Parents' Days and Spring Fest
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
surveillance cameras in certain parking lots and buildings; foot, vehicular and bicycle patrols by security officers
surveillance cameras in certain parking lots and buildings; foot, vehicular and bicycle patrols by security officers
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | Division 2 | |
| Basketball | |
Division 2 | |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 2 | |
| Equestrian Sports | |
No | No |
| Fencing | |
No | No |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | No | Division 2 | |
| Ice Hockey | |
No | No |
| Lacrosse | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 2 | |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 2 | |
| Tennis | No | No | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 2 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Weight Lifting | |
No | No |
| Wrestling | No | Division 2 | |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 2 | |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 2 | |
| Equestrian Sports | |
No | No |
| Fencing | No | No | No |
| Field Hockey | No | Division 2 | |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 2 | |
| Soccer | |
Division 2 | |
| Softball | |
Division 2 | |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 2 | |
| Tennis | No | Division 2 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 2 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 2 | |
| Weight Lifting | No | No | No |
| Wrestling | No | No | No |
Faculty
372
Total Faculty
19:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 299
Part-time - 73
Male - 203
Female - 169
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