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Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
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  • 4 Year
  • SHIPPENSBURG, PA

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B minus
  2. Value
    grade B
  3. Diversity
    grade A minus
  4. Campus
    grade B+
  5. Athletics
    grade B
  6. Party Scene
    grade A minus
  7. Professors
    grade B
  8. Location
    grade C minus
  9. Dorms
    grade A+
  10. Campus Food
    grade B
  11. Student Life
    grade B+
  12. Safety
    grade A minus

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Ship is a public university located in Shippensburg Township, Pennsylvania. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 4,319 undergraduate students. The Ship acceptance rate is 93%. Popular majors include Business, Marketing, and Psychology. Graduating 58% of students, Ship alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $34,300.

About

1871 OLD MAIN DRIVE
SHIPPENSBURG, PA 17257
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

SU Admissions

Acceptance Rate
93%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
970-1180
ACT Range
16-23
Application Fee
$45
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$21,077 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$7,330 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
94%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
17:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
70%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 60 responses
60%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 73 responses
55%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 74 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    0%
  • On Campus
    97%
  • Online
    2%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
4,319 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
581
Undergrads Over 25
6%
Pell Grant
37%
Varsity Athletes
10%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 43 responses
  • Average
    49%
  • Dedicated
    16%
  • Open-Minded
    12%
  • Fake
    7%
  • Spirited
    7%
  • Friendly
    5%
  • Honor Roll
    2%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
62%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 82 responses
Poll
49%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 104 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 52 responses
  • Ordinary
    21%
  • Country
    19%
  • Home
    17%
  • Magnificent
    10%
  • Underrated
    8%
  • Valuable
    8%
  • Unreliable
    6%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$45,000 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
58%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%
85%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 41 responses

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