About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Mr. William H. Washabaugh
Assistant Dean of Admissions
Assistant Dean of Admissions
Address
Office of Admissions
Old Main 105
Shippensburg, PA 17257-2299
Old Main 105
Shippensburg, PA 17257-2299
Phone
717-477-1231
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Ceddia Union Building
Heiges Field House
Student Recreation Center
Learning Center
Lehman Library
Starbucks, Dauphin Humanities Center, Student Fitness Center, Reisner Dining Hall, Huber Art Center/Gallery, Grace B. Luhrs Elementary School, Dunkin Donuts, Papa John's Pizza, and University Bookstore.
Heiges Field House
Student Recreation Center
Learning Center
Lehman Library
Starbucks, Dauphin Humanities Center, Student Fitness Center, Reisner Dining Hall, Huber Art Center/Gallery, Grace B. Luhrs Elementary School, Dunkin Donuts, Papa John's Pizza, and University Bookstore.
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Historic Chambersburg
Gettysburg Battlefield
Outlet Shopping Centers, Gettysburg/Hagerstown, MD
Civil War Museum - Harrisburg
5 State Parks in a 20-mile radius
6. Variety of restaurants 7. Harrisburg Mall
Gettysburg Battlefield
Outlet Shopping Centers, Gettysburg/Hagerstown, MD
Civil War Museum - Harrisburg
5 State Parks in a 20-mile radius
6. Variety of restaurants 7. Harrisburg Mall
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: 10 am Mon-Tues-Thurs-Fri & some Saturday
Average Length: 2 hours
Dates: Year-round
Times: 10 am Mon-Tues-Thurs-Fri & some Saturday
Average Length: 2 hours
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Available
Times
10 am Mon-Tues-Thurs-Fri & some Saturday
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Coach Directly
Advance Notice
2 weeks
Contact Email Address for Visit
http://shipraiders.com/
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact the faculty member directly
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Harrisburg International Airport, Hagerstown Regional Airport,Bus Service to Harrisburg and Hagerstown, MD and on-campus Raider Regional Transit
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 5,540
Acceptance Rate: 88%
Average HS GPA: 3.24
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
490 - 590
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
480 - 580
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
17 - 23
Testing Policies
Yes
Yes
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Class Rank
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
18:1
Total Faculty
370
with Terminal Degree
270
198
Men
172
Women
46
Minority
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
35%
Graduate in 5 years
50%
Graduate in 6 years
53%
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
Finance, General.
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Journalism.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst.
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EDUCATION.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
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ENGINEERING.
Civil Engineering, General.
Computer Software Engineering.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
Rhetoric and Composition.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
French Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
International/Global Studies.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Sustainability Studies.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Studies.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Public Administration.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Economics, General.
Geography.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Dean Koontz
Author
C. Jeanne Bowers Shaheen
U.S. Senator, New Hampshire
Richard Pizzarro
President, Penna Tech Inc.
Michele Buck
Exec. VP & COO, The Hershey Company
Tommy R. Franks
Retired, U.S. Army General
Rob Davis
Dir of Player Dev, Green Bay Packers
William Klunk
Medical Researcher
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
35%
Graduate in 5 years
50%
Graduate in 6 years
53%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$8,411
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$7,541
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,010
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
81%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$34,162
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$7,529
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$9,570
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$17,362
Required Fees
$3,148
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,200
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$2,184
Transportation for Commuters
$1,200
On-Campus Room and Board
$12,268
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
5,501
Foreign Countries Represented
19
Demographics
1.55%
Asian
11.46%
Black
5.94%
Hispanic
75.30%
Caucasian
52% female
48% male
7% are out of state
91% are full time
9% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
33%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
86%
Campus Environment
Village
98/99
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Dorms Coed
Dorms Coed
Other
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Office of Accessibility Resources
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Shelbie D'Annibale
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Documentation Required for LD
Evaluator's choice, testing must include clear diagnostic statement and discussion of functional limitations and recommendations.Documentation Required for ADHD
No one test, evaluator should select tests that are technically accurate, reliable, valid, and standardized with appropriate norms.Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
No
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
No
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
102
Number of Honor Societies
19
Number of Social Sororities
8
Number of Religious Organizations
6
10% join a fraternity
10% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division II
19% participate in intramural sports
9% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Red Raiders)
9 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Soccer
Swimming
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Wrestling
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Soccer
Swimming
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Wrestling
Women's Sports (Lady Raiders)
11 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Day Care
Health
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Health
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Sustainability
73/99
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
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