Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2191 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #606 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #552 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #28 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #385 of 1,028 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 26 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 88%
- Undergraduates
- 4,443
- Graduates
- 719
- Male:Female Ratio
- 46:54
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.ship.edu
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania has an acceptance rate of 88% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 86% | 89% |
| Applicants | 6,367 | 2,850 | 3,517 |
| Admissions | 5,590 | 2,462 | 3,128 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,077 | 533 | 544 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 2 |
51 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
350 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
421 or 39%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 980
or below
75% of them
had 1210
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 980-1210 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT/ACT | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3790 (73%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 606 (12%) |
| Hispanic | 349 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 228 (4%) |
| Asian | 82 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 63 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 37 (0.7%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $7,593
- Students receiving aid
- 98%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $9,570 | $9,288 |
| Tuition in-state | $9,570 | $9,288 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $10,048 | $13,932 |
| Fee in-district | $3,974 | $3,042 |
| Fee in-state | $3,974 | $3,042 |
| Fee out-of-state | $4,224 | $3,258 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,538 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,594 |
| Room charge | $7,670 |
| Meal charge | $4,924 |
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania majors
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania has granted 1,069 bachelor's degrees across 41 programs, 313 master's across 20 programs, and 4 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 64 | 70 | |
| Social Work | 41 | 56 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 76 | 8 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 76 | 8 | |
| Psychology, General | 80 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 77 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 54 | ||
| Accounting | 51 | ||
| History, General | 38 | 10 | |
| Finance, General | 47 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 44 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 42 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 39 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 35 | ||
| Computer Software Engineering | 31 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 30 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 28 | ||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 27 | ||
| Rhetoric and Composition | 25 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 22 | ||
| Public Administration | 9 | 12 | |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 19 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 17 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 13 | 3 | |
| Environmental Science | 16 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 15 | ||
| Sociology, General | 14 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 13 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 13 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 12 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 12 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 12 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 10 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 10 | ||
| Applied Psychology | 9 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 9 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 8 | 1 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 9 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 8 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 8 | ||
| Juvenile Corrections | 7 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 7 | ||
| Geography | 6 | ||
| Economics, General | 5 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 4 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 3 | ||
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 3 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 3 | ||
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration | 3 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 2 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | ||
| Physics, General | 2 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,069 | 313 | 4 |
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania has a graduation rate of 50%, which is among the 41% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 50% | 43% | 57% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania has published 2,184 scientific papers with 27,921 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Psychology, Biology, Philosophy, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 19 | 62 |
| 1992 | 17 | 52 |
| 1993 | 22 | 58 |
| 1994 | 19 | 75 |
| 1995 | 23 | 78 |
| 1996 | 28 | 111 |
| 1997 | 24 | 110 |
| 1998 | 30 | 129 |
| 1999 | 30 | 159 |
| 2000 | 36 | 189 |
| 2001 | 21 | 214 |
| 2002 | 43 | 255 |
| 2003 | 38 | 360 |
| 2004 | 40 | 447 |
| 2005 | 50 | 489 |
| 2006 | 48 | 596 |
| 2007 | 72 | 692 |
| 2008 | 45 | 707 |
| 2009 | 56 | 826 |
| 2010 | 80 | 939 |
| 2011 | 84 | 1004 |
| 2012 | 76 | 1120 |
| 2013 | 89 | 1353 |
| 2014 | 103 | 1404 |
| 2015 | 79 | 1454 |
| 2016 | 73 | 1450 |
| 2017 | 79 | 1296 |
| 2018 | 73 | 1565 |
| 2019 | 107 | 1630 |
| 2020 | 107 | 1980 |
| 2021 | 90 | 2039 |
| 2022 | 79 | 2086 |
| 2023 | 58 | 2044 |
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania alumni
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Jeanne Shaheen
- Enrolled in the Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
- In 1969 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Cynthia Jeanne Shaheen is an American politician and retired educator serving as the senior United States senator from New Hampshire, a seat she has held since January 2009. A member of the Democratic Party, she also served as the 78th governor of New Hampshire from 1997 to 2003. Shaheen is the first woman elected as both a governor and a U.S. senator.
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Chris Raab
- Occupations
- actorstunt performer
- Biography
-
Christian Joseph Raab, better known by his stage name Raab Himself, is an American television personality known as a former member of the CKY crew featured in the MTV series Viva La Bam and Jackass.
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Jay Garner
- Enrolled in the Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
- Graduated with Master in Public Administration
- Occupations
- politicianmilitary personnel
- Biography
-
Jay Montgomery Garner is a retired United States Army lieutenant general who in 2003 was appointed as Director of the Office for Reconstruction and Humanitarian Assistance for Iraq following the 2003 invasion of Iraq, making him the immediate replacement of Saddam Hussein as the de facto head of state of Iraq. Garner was soon replaced by Ambassador Paul Bremer and the ambassador's successor organization to ORHA, the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA).
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John Kline
- Enrolled in the Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
- In 1988 graduated with Master in Public Administration
- Occupations
- military officerpolitician
- Biography
-
John Paul Kline Jr. is an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Minnesota's 2nd congressional district from 2003 to 2017. The district included most of the southern suburbs of the Twin Cities. A member of the Republican Party, Kline served as the Chairman of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce from 2011 until 2017. Kline retired from Congress at the end of his term in January of 2017.
General info
| Alternative names | SU Shippenburg Shipensburg Shipenburg Ship |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1871 |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 636 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1871 Old Main Drive Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, 17257-2299 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 5,000 |
| Phone | 7174777447 |