About Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Founded in 1871, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. is a Public college. Located in Pennsylvania, which is a city setting in Pennsylvania, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 5,896 full time undergraduate students, and 1,076 full time graduate students.

The Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 20:1. There are 289 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate88%
Application Deadline
Application Fee45
SAT Range870-1070
ACT Range18-23

Admissions at are considered Less Selective, with ,49% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 24 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

57% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 21% were in the top quarter, and 7% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania.

3%
“We”re apathetic”
33%
“We know about current events and vote”
64%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
9%
“We save it for the classroom”
12%
“Sometimes, but not often”
65%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
15%
“All the time, including weekends”
3%
“I”m always terrified”
3%
“I only go out in groups”
38%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
56%
“I feel extremely safe”
12%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
32%
“We bought the gear”
56%
“We live for the big game”
15%
“It”s not really our thing”
32%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
44%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
9%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
6%
“Available in class”
62%
“They keep regular office hours”
32%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
18%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
79%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
3%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
3%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
32%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
38%
“We only party on weekends”
26%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
3%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
68%
“There might be people who do”
24%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
6%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
3%
“We”re apathetic”
33%
“We know about current events and vote”
64%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
9%
“We save it for the classroom”
12%
“Sometimes, but not often”
65%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
15%
“All the time, including weekends”
3%
“I”m always terrified”
3%
“I only go out in groups”
38%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
56%
“I feel extremely safe”
12%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
32%
“We bought the gear”
56%
“We live for the big game”
15%
“It”s not really our thing”
32%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
44%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
9%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
6%
“Available in class”
62%
“They keep regular office hours”
32%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
18%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
79%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
3%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
3%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
32%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
38%
“We only party on weekends”
26%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
3%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
68%
“There might be people who do”
24%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
6%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    123 Students rated on-campus housing 3.9 stars. 27 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    84 Students rated off-campus housing 4 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    142 Students rated campus food 3.3 stars. 14 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    144 Students rated campus facilities 4.1 stars. 35 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    144 Students rated class size 4.4 stars. 51 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    144 Students rated school activities 4 stars. 34 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    145 Students rated local services 3.9 stars. 40 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    144 Students rated academics 4.2 stars. 47 % gave the school a 5.0.

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania?

45 Students rated Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Abu Bakr - 10/16/2024

Overall very good school and is in a good area, not too secluded but not in a city. The professors are some of best and are nearly always available. The school has excellent facilities but the dining hall could use some work. Not much to do in the immediate vicinity of the school but a 10 minute drive gets you far.

Isabella - 08/31/2024

Shippensburg school has a pretty and beautiful campus. It is widely encouraged to use the extra help by meeting with professors and peers. The tuition is set at a reasonable cost to ensure education for students. There are many housing and suit options to choose from that are nice.

Chaela - 04/21/2023

When I first stepped onto Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania's campus, I was hoping that I would meet my "people" and everyone would be an intellectual, and they were nothing like that. I experienced microaggressions as an ambitious black woman, I was told to "lower my standards" when it came to what I wanted in life (career, morals, dating). People were still stuck in high school, and there were cliques. Unfortunately, there were bullies that I needed to "check" because we were adults. I realized very quickly that I had to make the most of my time in college, and I was on my own when it came to finding my own internships and lining up a job once I got out of school. There were a few individuals that made my undergrad career worthwhile, and I will never forget them. But I wished I had the courage to transfer to a school I truly loved when I had the chance.

Nicole - 03/17/2023

I love the people, the environment and the education! I am excited to start my education there in the fall. From what I have come across thus far, the professors are super nice, the food is great, and the opportunities are endless! I am extremely excited to pursue my education here.

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is 88%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    I would tell myself to come to college being more open-minded. That I should try to make as many friends as possible and to keep all doors open for opportunities. Also I would tell myself to take a more proactive approach to being successful in my classes and all other activities.

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  3. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    I have no negative comments about my school.

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  4. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    someone that needs something to do all the time and cant sit still and just hang out with friends

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  5. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    I believe that my school is out to help their students succeed!

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  6. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish that I would have known how loud the dorms got at night, when I would like to be sleeping. They tend to get pretty loud. I also would have liked to know what dorm to live in depending on the classes you are taking, or the major you are in. I also would have liked to know how to apply for scholarships before attending Shippensburg University as a senior in high school.

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  7. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are very quiet and to themselves until we do group projects.

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  8. What's unique about your campus?

    The best thing about my school is the friendly professors who are always able to help when needed.

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  9. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Partying

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  10. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Everything on campus is within a fifteen minutes walking distance. The scenary is always beautiful and there are plently of places to sit outside when it is warm.

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  11. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Someone that is able to look for fun in the outdoors.

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  12. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    I cannot pay for college and my parents and grandparents cannot help me. I hate looking around my campus at all the "renovations" they are making to relatively new buildings. I get really frustrated when I know people cannot afford to pay for college so the institution should do more to help their students and less to remodel buildings.

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  13. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    Not really anything

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  14. Is the stereotype of students at your school accurate?

    Yes. Police are always having to stop parties. Kids arrested for underage drinking and drugs. Noise complaints and crime complaints there are horrible. Shippensburg is like a mini-slum. No one does enough down there to get in under control. The college is awful; they hurt students in favor of professors, student academic and freedom of speech rights are not protected at the university. Of course half the students there are drunks and druggies anyway, but the good ones, including the good teachers get booted. Alot of evil and poor admin is allowed to remain.

    Read all 1 answers

  15. What is the stereotype of students at your school?

    Drunks, party-goers with no self-control. College has a bad rap for failing to protect student speech codes. Professors are awful, dont care about their students.

    Read all 1 answers

  16. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    I left there-- no longer attend.

    Read all 1 answers

Student Body

Students

49%

female

51%

male

5,896

Total Undergrad Enrollment

1,076

Total Grad Students

7%

Out-Of-State

92%

In-State

1%

International

Organizations

115

Student Organizations

12

Fraternities

13

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

32%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
% Black or African-American
11%
% Hispanic/Latino
5%
% White or Caucasian
76%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

88% of students attending Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania receive some sort of financial aid. 33% were awarded federal grants.77%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$19,542

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,200

Books and Supplies

$11,324

Room and Board

32,066

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$15,639
$30 - $48K
$16,788
$48 - $75K
$20,258
$75 - $110K
$23,398
$110K & UP
$24,068

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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