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Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

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Shippensburg, PA

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Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, in Shippensburg, PA, is a public mid-sized school, enrolling around 4,086 students. Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 87%. Physical Sciences graduates, especially in Physics, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $91,610/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate87%
SAT rangeNot reported
ACT range16–28
Undergrads4,086
Yield (admits who enroll)19%
Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$30,785
4-year grad rate54%
Median earnings, 10yr out$56,351

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans58%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out72%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$62,124/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Management Information Systems and Services$73,570/yr
Finance and Financial Management Services$71,432/yr
Accounting and Related Services$70,459/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$68,919/yr
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations$67,926/yr
Marketing$64,955/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Journalism$47,760/yr
Education
Special Education and Teaching$50,069/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$49,039/yr
Engineering
Computer Engineering$90,384/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies$43,607/yr
English Language and Literature, General$41,226/yr
History
History$52,310/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$56,376/yr
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics$69,153/yr
Natural Resources and Conservation
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$57,130/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$54,330/yr
Physical Sciences
Physics$91,610/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$51,607/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$49,794/yr
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government$55,295/yr
Sociology$47,841/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts$39,127/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity2,538
Typical room charge$7,670
Typical board charge$4,924

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankRequired
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate?

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania in Shippensburg, PA admits approximately 87% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What ACT score do I need for Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania?

Admitted students at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania typically score between 16–28 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania cost?

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania's total cost of attendance is reported at $30,785 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania require students to live on campus?

No -- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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