Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003326
- Phone: (724) 983-0700
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
91.23%FINANCIAL AID RATE
90%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
16:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
10FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$6,413Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (Ship)
200 Sterling Ave, Sharon, PA
Ship is a public institution that has a fair number of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, in a predominantly rural area. Approximately eight thousand students are enrolled per year at Ship.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania offers:
- Education
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Psychology
- Security And Protective Services
- Communications And Journalism
To be considered for admissions, students may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then studied by the admissions committee. Very common exam scores among students admitted to Ship are within the range of 17 to 22 for the ACT exam, or 1300 to 1580 on the SAT. Approximately 80 percent of all students that applied were accepted at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, with 32 percent of those admitted choosing to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at ship.edu.
Tuition & fees at Ship vary for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs around $9,700 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $20,000 annually. The cost of on-campus housing is about $4,400 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.
Athletic programs are available at Ship through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Sports available may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division II)
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
Students can take a look at the school's http://www.ship.edu/ to see additional information.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the applicants Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is about 6,400. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 21% enrolling as graduate students and 86% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $19,600. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. There is also a $45 application fee for those applying to a program. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition estimates per year:
- In-State: $9,600-$11,000
- Out-of-State: $17,000-$20,830
- Charges for part-time students are:
- In-State: $320-$380 per unit
- Out-of-State: $730-$870 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 90% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 60% | $6,733 |
Receiving Student Loans | 81% | $9,717 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania may offer services like those listed below:- Distance learning
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Assisting students to find work
- Day care for children
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- * Accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (since 1954)
Intercollegiate Athletics
Ship is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division II with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Pennsylvania Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Pennsylvania Athletic Conference)
- Track and Field (Pennsylvania Athletic Conference)
- Field Hockey
- Football (Pennsylvania Athletic Conference)
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B, M)
Business and Marketing Studies
Communications and Journalism
- Journalism (B)
- Communications (M)
Engineering
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
- Rhetoric and Composition (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B, M)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B, M)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B, M)
- Public Administration (B, M)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (B)
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B)
- Geography (B, C)
- Sociology (B)
- Economics (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Graphic Design (C)
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania.
- Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Mont Alto in McKeesport, PA (15 miles away)
- Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Harrisburg in Reading, PA (42 miles away)
- Pennsylvania State University - Penn State York in Schuylkill Haven, PA (44 miles away)
- Shepherd University in Salem, WV (46 miles away)
- Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Altoona in Center Valley, PA (57 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003326
- Phone: (724) 983-0700
- School Homepage