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Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is a public university located in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. It was established in 1870. SU is one of the 14 state universities that make up the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. U.S. News & World Report ranked SU among the top public universities in the Northern U.S. in its book "America's Best Colleges 2009." SU offers an array of degrees and programs through the following academic divisions:

  • Arts and Sciences
  • Education and Human Services
  • John L. Grove College of Business
  • School of Academic Programs and Services
  • School of Graduate Studies

SU has an active Greek life. There are over 20 sororities and fraternities on campus. Ship is home to more than 200 clubs and organizations.

Campus Location

1871 Old Main Drive
Shippensburg, PA 17257-2299
USA
Main Tel: (717) 477-7447
Web Site

The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities.

Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania Highlights

Where Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in conservation and resource management, security and law enforcement, mathematics, and computer science and engineering.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • Large number of students.
  • High faculty salary.
  • Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
  • Number of dorm rooms for students.

Other important characteristics:

  • Faculty tenure system
  • Library on-campus
  • Campus housing available
  • Student meal (board) plan
  • Study abroad option
  • Distance learning available
  • Part-time classes available
  • ROTC
  • Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Bachelor1,35332
Master35820
Postbaccalaureate certificate252

Shippensburg University Students

The student enrollment at Shippensburg University was 7,765 in 2007 (7,031 full-time equivalent).

About 48% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 52% of the class.

Undergrads are 80% of enrolled students and graduate students are 20%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 6,849
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 14,704
Room$ 3,540
Board$ 2,732
Books and supplies$ 1,080
Other$ 2,387

Financial Aid: Shippensburg University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  175
Without tenure; working toward tenure  116
Without tenure; tenure not available  33

Housing and Meals

Shippensburg University provides on-campus housing for 2,646 of its 7,031 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Shippensburg University Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Shippensburg University is in the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference for major sports.

Shippensburg University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 131 male students received the aid (men were 60% of those receiving aid) and 88 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 40% of students receiving such aid) .

Shippensburg University Admissions (2007)

ApplicantsAdmitted
Men69%
Women71%
All70%

SAT Test Scores:

SATMiddle 50%
Verbal450-550
Math460-560
Writing460-580

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

ART STUDIES (23 awarded)

  • Art/Art Studies

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (330 awarded)

  • Accounting
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Finance
  • Management Science
  • Marketing/Marketing Management
  • Organizational Behavior Studies

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (86 awarded)

  • Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
  • Computer and Information Sciences
  • Information Science/Studies

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (52 awarded)

  • Environmental Studies

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (382 awarded)

  • 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

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (72 awarded)

  • Public Administration
  • Social Work

LIBERAL ARTS (312 awarded)

  • Economics
  • English Language and Literature
  • French Language and Literature
  • Geography
  • History
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Political Science and Government
  • Sociology
  • Spanish Language and Literature
  • Speech and Rhetorical Studies

MATHEMATICS (28 awarded)

  • Mathematics

MEDIA (100 awarded)

  • Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • Journalism

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (2 awarded)

  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist

MEDICINE (2 awarded)

  • Gerontology

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (8 awarded)

  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science

SCIENCE (78 awarded)

  • Biology/Biological Sciences
  • Chemistry
  • Geology/Earth Science
  • Physics

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (153 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (108 awarded)

  • Psychology

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