Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (SU) is a public university located in Shippensburg, which is in Cumberland County. It is part of the State System of Higher Education and was founded in 1871 as a teacher’s college. SU offers over 150 programs of study, including degrees in the arts, sciences and professional fields. The university also has a thriving athletics program, with participation in Division II of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. In addition, SU has a flourishing club sports organization, which is made up of various student-run organizations. Of course, the university also offers a range of student activities and services outside of athletics and academics, such as student government, organizations and services, religious organizations and off-campus activities. SU is dedicated to providing quality education and providing its students with the tools and opportunities to succeed.
- Address: 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA 17257-2299
- Phone: (717) 477-7447
- Website: www.ship.edu/
- Type: Public, 4-year
- Student Population: 6,130
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 18 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $45
- Selectivity: Less Selective
Cost
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Tuition and Fees | $13,544 | $14,272 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Room & Board | $10,300 | $10,300 |
| Other | $3,382 | $3,382 |
| Total Cost | $28,426 | $29,154 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 94%
- SAT Range: 940 – 1150
- ACT Range: 15 – 23
Majors
- Psychology, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 89%
- Part-time: 11%
Student Gender
- Male: 45%
- Female: 55%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 2%
- Black or African American: 13%
- Hispanic / Latino: 6%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 73%
- Two or More Races: 4%
- Unknown: 1%
- Non-resident Alien: 1%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 97%
- 25 and Over: 3%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 91%
- Out-of-State: 9%
- Unknown: 0%