Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Shippensburg, Pennsylvania |
| Online | ship.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Shippensburg University is a public institution located in rural south-central Pennsylvania, approximately 40 miles southwest of Harrisburg and situated between the Blue Ridge and Kittatinny Mountains. The 200-acre campus features a mix of historic red brick buildings and modern facilities, including recently renovated student housing complexes that accommodate the majority of undergraduates. Founded in 1871 as the Cumberland Valley State Normal School, Shippensburg has evolved into a comprehensive university offering undergraduate and graduate programs, with notable strengths in business, education, and criminal justice. The university maintains moderate admission standards and serves primarily Pennsylvania residents, while the John L. Grove College of Business holds specialized AACSB accreditation. As a member of the NCAA Division II Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference, Shippensburg fields competitive teams in multiple sports, with its track and field program having achieved particular success.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Ship is rated within the lower 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#666 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#224 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#56 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#10 in Best Public Colleges in Pennsylvania
#154 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 980/1210 |
| GPA | 3.23 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $45 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Pennsylvania Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $3,974 |
| Room and Board | $11,538 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,382 |
| Total One Year Cost | $29,664 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $3,974 |
| Room and Board | $11,538 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,382 |
| Total One Year Cost | $30,142 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 26% |
| Education | 13% |
| Psychology | 8% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 6% |
| Social Sciences | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=216010 IPEDS survey data for Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania.
Current students may use the Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024