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Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, also referred to as Ship or SU, is a public university located in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. It was established in 1871. The U.S. News & World Report ranked Shippensburg University among the top public universities in the North in its "America's Best Colleges 2009" edition. It was also included in the 2007 edition of The Princeton Review's "The Best Northeastern Colleges".
Shippensburg University offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in several fields of study. The university is organized into the following academic divisions:
Shippensburg University is member of the NCAA Division II and competes in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. The sports teams are nicknamed the Raiders.
The main campus of Shippensburg University is in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a public school. Shippensburg University offers degrees up to the Post-Master's certificate.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to media, mathematics, computer science and engineering, security and law enforcement, and conservation and resource management.
Shippensburg University does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 480 to 570. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 480 or more.
Shippensburg University offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at the school are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2005, Shippensburg University had 7,485 enrolled students.
The school is generally not a school for part-time students. Shippensburg University makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at Shippensburg University belong to the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania
1871 Old Main Drive
Shippensburg, PA 17257-2299
General Phone: (717) 477-7447
Admissions Phone: (717) 477-1231
Financial Aid Phone: (717) 477-1131
http://www.ship.edu
Shippensburg University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 382 | elementary school teaching, special ed, school counseling, college student counseling, reading teaching, elementary/middle school admin, curriculum and instruction |
| Business And Management | 339 | business management, marketing, finance, accounting, management science, organizational behavior, business |
| Liberal Arts | 287 | history, English, geography courses, sociology, political science, speech and rhetoric, Spanish language, economics, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 142 | criminal justice and safety |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 129 | computer and info science, systems analyst, information science |
| Media | 121 | journalism, communication studies |
| Science | 98 | biology, chemistry, physics, geology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 87 | psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 73 | social work, public administration |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 62 | environmental studies |
| Mathematics | 41 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 22 | art studies |
| Medicine | 2 | gerontology |
Number of programs and degrees for Shippensburg University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,398 | 31 |
| Master's degree | 328 | 20 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 51 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 8 | 2 |
In 2005, Shippensburg University had a total enrollment of 7,485 students (6,821 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 81% |
| Graduate | 19% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 34% |
| 20-21 | 35% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 93% |
| Maryland | 4% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
| Part-Time | 29 % |
Shippensburg University offers campus housing for 2,644 of its 6,821 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,460 | 4,149 | 64% | 1,462 | 35% |
| Men | 2,946 | 1,856 | 63% | 713 | 38% |
| Women | 3,514 | 2,293 | 65% | 749 | 33% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 570 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 99% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 5% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (717) 477-1231
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,175 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,598 |
| Room and board | $ 5,446 |
| Room charge | $ 3,290 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,420 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,479 |
Financial Aid:
Shippensburg University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 332600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (717) 477-1131
Shippensburg University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 106 | 67 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 63 | 58 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 19 | 34 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 61 | $87,682 | 28 | $85,845 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 43 | $69,598 | 34 | $68,192 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 76 | $55,259 | 63 | $52,805 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $47,359 | 23 | $44,631 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 185 | $69,069 | 148 | $61,320 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Pennsylvania Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Pennsylvania Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Pennsylvania Athletic Conference |
| Track | Pennsylvania Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 127 | 113 | 240 |
| Track | 34 | 28 | 62 |
| Football | 39 | 0 | 39 |
| Baseball | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Basketball | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| All Other Sports | 21 | 75 | 96 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Elementary Education and Teaching
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
Reading Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
Geography, Other
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Shippensburg University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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