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Shippensburg University

Shippensburg University is a medium, public institution located in Shippensburg, pa. Founded in 1871, Shippensburg University offers undergraduate degrees in 90 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Public
Division 2
4,421 undergraduates
cost $13,394 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Shippensburg University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 85.6%
SAT score average 1090
ACT score average 21
Average high school GPA 3.3
Application fee $45
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Shippensburg University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 18:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
18 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Law and Legal Studies
Education and Teaching
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Health and Medical Professions

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Marketing
Psychology, General
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Finance and Financial Management Services
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Biology, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $13,394
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,952
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $3,382
Cost of attendance* $30,928
Average financial aid package $10,363
Estimated cost $20,565 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $15,648
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,952
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $3,382
Cost of attendance* $33,182
Average financial aid package $10,363
Estimated cost $22,819 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Shippensburg University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,421, with gender binary students split 49% male and 51% female.

Total enrollment

5,184

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
75%
African American %
11%
Hispanic American %
7%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
1%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Shippensburg University, students love their Activities Program Board, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA 17257
phone 7174777447
address www.ship.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Activities program board

Red raider marching band

Student veterans of america

Animal alliance

Concert band and woodwind ensemble

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Shippensburg University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Shippensburg University?

Shippensburg University is located in Shippensburg, pa.

What is the acceptance rate at Shippensburg University? 

The acceptance rate for Shippensburg University is 86%.

What’s the average GPA for Shippensburg University?

The average high school GPA for Shippensburg University students was 3.3.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Shippensburg University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Shippensburg University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $123,712.

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