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Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

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Rating

Public

Type

7,138

Students

$17,362

Tuition

91%

Acceptance

#1482

Ranking

Fringe Town

Campus Setting

Shippensburg, PA

1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA 17257-2299

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is a mid-sized public institution located in Shippensburg, PA with a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. It has a total of 5,872 full-time undergraduate students and is not competitive, accepting 91.23% of applicants. Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania offers 77 different majors and is best known for its Rhetoric and Composition program, which is ranked 40th in the US. With an annual tuition of $9,570 for students from Pennsylvania and $17,362 for those from out-of-state, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is moderately priced. 50.62% of students graduate starting the next stage of their lives, entering the workforce. After graduation, alumni go on to bring in approximately $45,000 per year, which is 8% greater than the national median.
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Cost

$21,586
Above Average

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

$21,586

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$38,656

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$31,705

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

91%Acceptance
Not Very Selective

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

91%

National

69%
Sat

930 - 1150

95% of students submit

Admissions Yield

24%

ACT

16 - 23

10% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$45

Students

5,872Undergrads
Small Student Population

Full-Time

100%

Part-Time

0%
Male

49%

In-state

83%

Female

51%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

5%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
12% Business Administration and Management, General7% Psychology, General6% Marketing/Marketing Management, General74% Others

12% Business Administration and Management, General

7% Psychology, General

6% Marketing/Marketing Management, General

74% Others

Business Administration and Management, General

12%

203 Graduates

Psychology, General

7%

118 Graduates

Marketing/Marketing Management, General

6%

104 Graduates

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

6%

96 Graduates

Social Work

6%

93 Graduates

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

5%

80 Graduates

Finance, General

5%

78 Graduates

Journalism

4%

72 Graduates

Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

4%

66 Graduates

Academics

B+
Professors
StudentsProfessors16:116:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

16

Number of Library Books

236,575

Academic Spend per Student

$10,029

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

71%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$34,300/Year

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

$34,300

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$34,300

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$45,000

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

50%