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Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania campus

🇺🇸 USA · Pennsylvania

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  • Public
  • Rural
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
86.5%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹15,00,470Out-of-state
Students
4,086Undergraduates
Students per teacher
17Student to faculty

Admissions planning estimate

86.5% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 51.5%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 85.55%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 85.6% (5,599/6,545; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

87 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 5,927
Offered a place 5,399
Enrolled 1,204

22.3% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite940-1140
4001600
ACT composite16-28
136

What a year costs

₹28,66,241 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹15,00,470
  • Housing₹12,53,053
  • Books & supplies₹1,12,718
Sticker price ₹28,66,241
After aid (average) ₹22,28,630

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹12,88,747
Out-of-state ₹15,00,470

Average aid awarded: ₹6,43,998 a year.

Outcomes and support

76.8%
Retention
55.7%
Graduation
7%
From out of state

One teacher for every 17 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 75%
African American 10.1%
Hispanic 7.8%
Multiracial 3.5%
Unknown 1.6%
Asian 1.1%
Native American 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

6 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Civil Engineeringbachelor
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Otherbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Geography and Cartographybachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Historybachelor
International/Globalization Studiesbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methodsbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Administrationbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Sustainability Studiesbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate86.5%
Total Applicants5927
Admitted Applicants5399
Enrolled Applicants1204
Application Fee₹4,227
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementNot required
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %940
SAT Composite 75th %1140
ACT Composite 25th %16
ACT Composite 75th %28

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹12,88,747
Out-of-State Tuition₹15,00,470
Average Housing Cost₹12,53,053
Books & Supplies₹1,12,718
Average Net Price₹22,28,630
Average Aid Awarded₹6,43,998
Out-of-State Students7%

Student Body Diversity

African American10.08%
Asian1.08%
Hispanic7.83%
White75.04%
Multiracial3.45%
Native American0.05%
Pacific Islander0.05%
International0.86%
Unknown Race1.57%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingRural
Years4
Graduation Rate55.7%
Retention Rate76.81%
Student/Faculty Ratio17:1
Total Undergraduates4086

Contact

Street Address1871 Old Main Dr
ZIP Code17257
Phone(717) 477-1231
Websitehttps://www.ship.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/