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Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Trade Programs

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is a public institution located in Shippensburg, PA. A Town On The Edge Of An Urban Area offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania?

Get in touch with Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA 17257-2299
Phone:	7174777447
Website:	www.ship.edu/
Admissions:	www.ship.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.ship.edu/financial_aid/

How Do I Get Into Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania?

You can apply to Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania online at: www.ship.edu/admissions/apply/

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

This is what Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania?

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania admits 86%, which means it is highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 18% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

1% submitted ACT scores.

ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ranged between 16 and 28.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	3,398	2,919	86%
Women	3,826	3,330	87%

Can I Afford Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania?

The average net price after aid at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is $23,553. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$9,570
In-State Fees	$4,000
Out-of-State Tuition	$11,574
Out-of-State Fees	$4,250
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$13,570
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$15,824

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 25% of students at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania receive some form of financial aid (1,091 students).

Nearly 83% of students at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $7,828 per student.

30% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,158.

Student Loan Debt

58% of Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,182 per year.

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 983 students enrolled at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, all undergraduate. Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 4,179 undergraduate students at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, approximately 48% are male and 52% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	45
Black or African American	405
Hispanic	317
White	3,121
Two or More Races	146
Non-Resident	37

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Pennsylvania	980
Maryland	58
New Jersey	16
Virginia	10
Delaware	7

Additionally, approximately 0.9% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania delivers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

614 undergraduate students at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania took at least one online class — of those, 158 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania offers 23 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.