Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Shippensburg, PA · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania reported a 85.5% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is a public 4-year institution in Shippensburg, PA, with an SAT reference of 1075 and an ACT reference of 22. The historical average net price is $23,726 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

85.5%

6,545 applicants

SAT reference

1075

Combined score

ACT reference

22

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$23,726

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)99010751210
ACT (composite, 1–36)—22—

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

53.8%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

76.8%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

4,086

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$18,709
$30,001 – $48,000$18,515
$48,001 – $75,000$21,386
$75,001 – $110,000$25,469
$110,000+$28,387

Top Majors at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing246
Education121
Psychology72
Biological & Biomedical Sciences60
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice51
Engineering43
Parks, Recreation & Fitness36
Social Sciences34
Communication & Journalism33
History32

Financial Aid at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

About Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Official website: https://www.ship.edu/

Admissions: https://www.ship.edu/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

What is the acceptance rate at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania?

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania reported a 86% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 6,545. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania?

The historical 86% acceptance rate suggests Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania?

The imported historical records for Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania include an SAT reference value of 1075 and an ACT reference value of 22. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania?

The stored historical average net price at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is $23,726 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 96%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $5,951 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is 54%. its stored first-year retention rate is 77%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania?

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on August 15, 2026. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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