Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania: Review & Facts

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Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is a medium four-year, public school with 5,165 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1871 and is the only college located in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania.

Academic Offerings

At Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania you can get your 1-year certificate, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
65
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 65 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Education, Psychology, and Social Work. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania student retention rate is relatively low at 69% (below Pennsylvania average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
69%
Bad
The graduation rate at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is below average - 52%.

Student to faculty ratio at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is decent - 17:1. Read more information on instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are close to the nationwide median, $10,100 annually. The additional fees at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania not covered by tuition are roughly $4,100, which makes it a total of $14,200 a year.

Read the details about Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
88%
Easy
According to recent data, 6,367 applications were submitted and 5,590 were accepted, so it is easy to get accepted at this school.

The school will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,700
High
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania provides a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 2,600 students, which offers a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high, nearly $7,700 a year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Location and Address

Postal Address:
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
1871 Old Main Drive
Shippensburg, Pennsylvania
17257-2299, USA
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