Overview
Student Population
| Location | Shippensburg, Pennsylvania |
| Online | ship.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 6,760 prospective students applied, and 6,349 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,219 enrolled in the school. 4,985 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,145 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $9,570 plus fees of $3,974. Ship is ranked 651 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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Ship is rated within the lower 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#651 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#245 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#48 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#8 in Best Public Colleges in Pennsylvania
#148 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 940/1150 |
| ACT | 15/23 |
| GPA | 3.24 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $45 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Pennsylvania Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $3,974 |
| Room and Board | $11,796 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,382 |
| Total One Year Cost | $29,922 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $3,974 |
| Room and Board | $11,796 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,382 |
| Total One Year Cost | $30,400 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 26% |
| Education | 13% |
| Psychology | 8% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 6% |
| Social Sciences | 6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=216010 IPEDS survey data for Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania.
Current students may use the Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.