Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,209
Student to faculty ratio	18 to 1
Acceptance rate	93%
Students retention rate	68%
On-time graduation rate	58%

Located in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, Shippensburg U is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 93% indicates that Shippensburg U is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Shippensburg U is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Pennsylvania is 17-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

The retention rate of students at Shippensburg U is 68% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Pennsylvania is 75%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Shippensburg U do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

93.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$13,544

Cost of attendance at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

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Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$14,272

Cost of attendance at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 82 of freshman students at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania received on average $7,330 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,330

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	451	37%	$4,624	$2,085,504
Other Federal Grant	499	41%	$5,417	$2,702,940
State Grant/Scholarships	427	35%	$3,354	$1,432,242
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	889	74%	$3,478	$3,091,789
Total Grant & Scholarships	986	82%	$7,330	$7,226,971

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students is 58.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 60.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 54.8%.

58.0%

asian 68.4% 13 students
African American 30.1% 53 students
white 63.6% 674 students
unknown 55.6% 5 students
hispanic 52.4% 33 students
International Students 80.0% 4 students
Mixed Race 41.3% 19 students

Sport Conferences

Football Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Baseball Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Basketball Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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