Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
1871 Old Main Drive
Shippensburg PA 17257
(717) 477-7447
General Information
- Campus Setting
Town: Distant
- Type of School
Public
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
7,942 (6,733 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Bachelor's degree
Graduate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
21 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
83% / 17%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
44% / 56%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
84% / 16%
- In-State / Out-of-State
92% / 8%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$7,444
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$15,776
- Room & Board$7,086
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
67%
- Average Financial Aid Package$7,701
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$21,163
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Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants6,164
- Students Admitted
4,648
(75%)
- Students Enrolled1,726
(28%)
- Average High School GPA3.2
- Students in top 10% of HS Class9%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
450-540
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
440-550
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
440-540
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
N/A
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Biological and biomedical sciences
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Accounting
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Finance, General
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Logistics and Materials Management
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Management Science, General
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Organizational Behavior Studies
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Journalism
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
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Information Science/Studies
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Education
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College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Curriculum and Instruction
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Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Reading Teacher Education
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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English language and literature/letters
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English Language and Literature, General
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Speech and Rhetorical Studies
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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French Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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History
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History, General
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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General Studies
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Mathematics and statistics
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Mathematics, General
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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Gerontology
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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Natural resources and conservation
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Environmental Studies
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Kinesiology and Exercise Science
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Physical sciences
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Chemistry, General
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Physics, General
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Psychology
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Psychology, General
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Public administration and social service professions
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Public Administration
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Social Work
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Security and protective services
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Social sciences
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Economics, General
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Geography
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Geography, Other
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology
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Visual and performing arts
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants6,164
- Students Admitted
4,648
(75%)
- Students Enrolled1,726
(28%)
- Average High School GPA3.2
- Students in top 10% of HS Class9%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class32%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class69%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
450-540
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
440-550
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
440-540
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
N/A
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$30
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application DeadlineNo closing date
- High School RankRequired
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRequired
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$7,444
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$15,776
- Room & Board$7,086
- Books & Supplies$1,100
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, In-State$231
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, Out-of-State$579
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid67%
- Average Financial Aid Package$7,701
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$21,163
- Federal Grants24%$3,398
- Pell Grants24%$2,668
- Other Federal Grants20%$889
- State & Local Grants35%$2,873
- Institutional Grants29%$2,853
- Federal Loans69%$3,617
- Non-Federal Loans22%$5,361
Sources: Google Maps, The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Wikipedia,
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