88%

Acceptance Rate

$6,733

Avg.Financial Aid

003326

FAFSA Code

Shippensburg University

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Public

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Not applicable

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    MSCHE

  • Website

    www.ship.edu/
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    6,381

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

#N/A

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Address

1871 Old Main Drive

Rankings

It becomes easier for the aspirants to apply to a university and have their doubts regarding the same cleared if the university has a ranking. The two popular publications, US News and Forbes, are among the most trusted publications when it comes to the rankings of an educational institution. The ranking of a university plays an important role in helping a prospective candidate choosing the right university. It helps them assess the university's performance based on several factors, which include research excellence, the performance of the students after they complete their education, student experience, and most importantly academic success. However, it is to be noted that Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania does not feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest rankings by these two publications.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    None

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    88%

  • SAT Range

    970 - 1170

  • SAT/ACT

    Required

  • ACT Range

    17 - 23

  • High School GPA

    Required

  • Application Fee

    $45

  • Accept Common App

    None

Though the varsity takes in only a few number of students, and the admission to SUP is fairly easy. The admission process starts by filling up the form and submitting a fee of $45. If the SAT score of a student lies in the range of 930-1150, it would improve her chances. The average ACT score at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is 19. However, those getting an ACT score less than 16 might also be offered admission. As expected, the candidates can complete the process either online or by visiting the school's office at 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania 17257-2299. To gather more information, they can call them at (717) 477-7447.

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $19,635

  • Average Annual Cost

    $9,570

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $29,086

  • Other Fees

    $3,148

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $11,786

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    $3,382

Total One Year Cost

$29,086

Before applying to SUP, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $33,705. Students can also explore numerous financial aid options offered by the university.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Doctor's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

16:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

72%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

33%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$115

Faculty Overview

58%

Male Professors

42%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Business Administration, Management...

    174 Graduates

  • Psychology, General

    116 Graduates

  • Criminal Justice and Corrections

    109 Graduates

  • Marketing

    93 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    84 Graduates

  • Journalism

    81 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    69 Graduates

  • Finance and Financial Management Se...

    68 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    84 Graduates

  • Journalism

    81 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    69 Graduates

  • Finance and Financial Management Se...

    68 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    57 Graduates

  • Management Information Systems and...

    50 Graduates

  • Geography and Cartography

    49 Graduates

  • Social Work

    43 Graduates

  • History

    40 Graduates

  • Rhetoric and Composition/Writing St...

    40 Graduates

  • Sociology

    40 Graduates

  • Health and Physical Education/Fitne...

    38 Graduates

  • Natural Resources Conservation and...

    35 Graduates

  • Mathematics

    33 Graduates

  • Political Science and Government

    28 Graduates

  • English Language and Literature, Ge...

    24 Graduates

  • Fine and Studio Arts

    21 Graduates

  • Special Education and Teaching

    18 Graduates

  • Computer Engineering

    17 Graduates

  • Romance Languages, Literatures, and...

    17 Graduates

  • Entrepreneurial and Small Business...

    16 Graduates

  • Economics

    14 Graduates

  • Computer and Information Sciences,...

    12 Graduates

  • Public Administration

    12 Graduates

  • Chemistry

    11 Graduates

  • International/Global Studies

    9 Graduates

  • Linguistic, Comparative, and Relate...

    8 Graduates

  • Physics

    6 Graduates

  • Design and Applied Arts

    5 Graduates

  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...

    4 Graduates

  • Area Studies

    2 Graduates

  • Management Sciences and Quantitativ...

    2 Graduates

  • Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...

    1 Graduates

  • Health and Medical Administrative S...

    1 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

5,487

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

32%

Full-time / Part-time

91% / 9%

Students Gender

Male

48%

US National: 44%

Female

52%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

75%

Unknown

1%

Black

11%

Hispanic

6%

Two or more races

4%

Non Resident alien

1%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska native

0%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

7%

Out Of State

93%

In State

0%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$63,561 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

34%

Averege Housing Cost

$8,038/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,810/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$4,810/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Big Red

School Colors

red and blue

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Pennsylvania Athletic Conference

Total Male Athletes

246

Total Female Athletes

236

Intramural Sports

9

Sports Club

25

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Football

Soccer

Swimming and Diving

Track and Field

Wrestling

Other

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Field Hockey

Lacrosse

Soccer

Softball

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Other

Campus Security

Students who want to enjoy the campus and lodging life can benefit from the on-campus housing facility provided by SUP. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $12,120 per year. Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at SUP costs around $4,810 per year. The university considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At SUP, campus safety and security features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The number of female and male students at the university are 48% and 52%, respectively.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$34,300/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$45,000/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$24,000 - $27,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$249 - $280

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

60%

Average Aid Per Year

$6,733

Students Receiving Federal Grants

37%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,721

Students Receiving State Aid

43%

Average Aid Per Year

$2,993

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

49%

Average Aid Per Year

$1,983

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$9,871

$30K - $48K

$9,130

$48K - $75K

$5,122

$75K - $110K

$1,561

> $110K

$602

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$629,041

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$1,496,012

In case the students at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania face any financial issues concerning the fees and cost of living, and find the same to be high, they can seek help from the financial aid department of the varsity. It focuses on settling the issues that students face, and candidates can be assisted with scholarships, grants, and student loans. At the university, the average federal grant comes to be around $4,764, whereas the financial aid is $2,811. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $3,124 as well as institutional aid worth $2,811. The total need-based scholarships/grants offered at SUP based on students' financial needs add up to $629,041 per year. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants in a year come to around $1,496,012.

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