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.

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.

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

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.

Room and Board

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)

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