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 |
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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 5,540 prospective students applied, and 4,854 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,356 enrolled in the school. 5,271 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,110 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $9,570 plus fees of $3,148. Ship is ranked 732 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Ship is rated within the lower 43% 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 2020 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#732 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#258 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#57 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#14 in Best Public Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 970/1170 |
| ACT | 17/23 |
| GPA | 3.2 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Pennsylvania Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $3,148 |
| Room and Board | $11,786 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,382 |
| Total One Year Cost | $29,086 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $3,148 |
| Room and Board | $11,786 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,382 |
| Total One Year Cost | $36,878 |
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% |
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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.