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About Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

public masters universityhigh acceptance ratebusiness and education focusmid sized student body

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is a public university in Shippensburg, PA, known for its public masters university, high acceptance rate, and business and education focus. With an acceptance rate of 88%, Shippensburg is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 1,079 students each year. Admitted students typically score between 990–1200 on the SAT and 18–28 on the ACT. Shippensburg offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $6,399 per year; the sticker price of $29,906 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

88%
Overall Accept Rate
1095
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 990 – 1200

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ACTScore range: 18 – 28

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

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Test Score Strategy
Shippensburg requires test scores, so order your official SAT or ACT reports early and make sure they are sent directly to the university before your application is reviewed.
Application Strategy
Shippensburg has well-regarded programs in business, criminal justice, and education, so apply directly to your intended program rather than undeclared to show focus and purpose in your application.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$30k/yr$18.7k
30k-48k~$30k/yr$18.5k
48k-75k~$30k/yr$21.4k
75k-110k~$30k/yr$25.5k
110k+~$30k/yr$28.4k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

52%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$45k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
4,439
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

75%White
10%Black / African American
8%Hispanic
4%Two or More Races
2%Unknown / Unreported
1%Asian
1%International
0%American Indian / AK Native
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Gender49% Men · 51% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status99% Citizens and Immigrants · 1% International
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