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 Saturdays and 1:30 pm Mon and Wed
Average Length: 2 hours
Dates: Year-round
Times: 10 am Mon-Tues-Thurs-Fri & some Saturdays and 1:30 pm Mon and Wed
Average Length: 2 hours
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Available
Times
10 am Mon-Tues-Thurs-Fri & some Saturdays
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: 6,367
Acceptance Rate: 88%
Average HS GPA: 3.30
GPA Breakdown
18%
4.0
16%
3.75 - 3.99
12%
3.50 - 3.74
11%
3.25 - 3.49
13%
3.00 - 3.24
15%
2.50 - 2.99
11%
2.00 - 2.49
3%
1.00 - 1.99
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
490 - 610
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
490 - 600
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
990 - 1100
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
18 - 28
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
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
17:1
Total Faculty
359
with Terminal Degree
220
188
Men
171
Women
61
Minority
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
44%
Graduate in 5 years
56%
Graduate in 6 years
58%
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.
Management Information Systems, General.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
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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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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 Science.
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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
World-Wide Bestselling Author
C. Jeanne Bowers Shaheen
U.S. Senator, New Hampshire
Cindy Adams Dunn
Secretary, PA Dept of Conservation & Natural Resources
Michele Buck
President & CEO, The Hershey Company
General Tommy R. Franks
Retired, U.S. Army General
Dennis C. Kooker, Jr.
President, Global Digital Business & U.S. Sales, Sony Music Entertainment
Patrick O'Donnell
Executive VP, WellSpan Health/President, Summit Health
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
44%
Graduate in 5 years
56%
Graduate in 6 years
58%
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
$8,256
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$7,653
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,770
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
79%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$35,352
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$7,137
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$9,570
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$10,048
Required Fees
$4,074
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,200
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$2,212
Transportation for Commuters
$1,200
On-Campus Room and Board
$12,006
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
4,443
Foreign Countries Represented
16
Demographics
1.52%
Asian
12.86%
Black
7.03%
Hispanic
72.52%
Caucasian
52% female
48% male
9% are out of state
90% are full time
10% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
30%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
84%
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
133
Number of Honor Societies
20
Number of Social Sororities
8
Number of Religious Organizations
4
11% join a fraternity
11% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division II
16% participate in intramural sports
11% 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
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Health
Womens Center
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Sustainability
80/99
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
No
Public GHG inventory plan
No
% food budget spent on local/organic food
41%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
Yes
Car Sharing Program
No
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
No
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
No
School Developed Bicycle Plan
Yes
Campus Security Report
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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
Dell
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
