SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

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Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania

School Overview

The school's main campus is located at the edge of a mid-size city (in Shippensburg, PA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

1871 Old Main Drive
Shippensburg, PA 17257-2299
Main Phone: (717) 477-7447
Web Site: www.ship.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 6,772 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.9% of students attend full-time, while 0.1% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 676 male students and 833 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 44.8% of the student body, while females made up 55.2%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (4)%, Hispanic (1)%, and Asian (1)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 68.5% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 480. One quarter of students scored at least 560.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 480 or higher. One fourth of students scored 580 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Certificate, Post-Master's

Degree Programs

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Business And Management

Communications

Computer

Education

English Language And Literature

Environmental Conservation

Natural Resources Conservation

Health Care

Medical Laboratory Technician

History And Social Sciences

Interdisciplinary Studies

Other Interdisciplinary Studies

Life Sciences

Biology

Literature And Language

Romance Language And Literature

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Fine Arts

Physical Sciences

Protective Services

Criminal Justice

Psychology

General Psychology

Public Administration And Public Service

School Accreditation

Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania is accredited regionally.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Middle Atlantic States Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
Accelerated programs
AP credits
Credit for life experience
Distance learning options
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates
On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 12,616
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 7,206
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 19,234

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school rank is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
A college preparatory program is required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

Recommendations are recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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