Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Admission
Application Fee
$45
Graduate Application Fee
$45
Acceptance Rate
85.55%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
19.59%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,079
SAT Scores
1,090
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 6,367 students have applied and 5,590 students have allowed to admit to Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (Acceptance rate: 87.80%). SU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 19.30 % where 1,079 students have finally enrolled out of 5,590 admitted students.
SU acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Arcadia University and Carlow University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 86.97%).
SU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 18.56%).
How to Apply to Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply SU. SU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.ship.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.ship.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | www.ship.edu/financial_aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://ship.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx |
| Veterans Tuition | www.ship.edu/veterans/ |
| Athletic | www.ship.edu/right_to_know/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.ship.edu/oar/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at SU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is 1,090. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,116). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | 1,090 | 0 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,116 | 26 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania | 1,080 | 66 |
SAT Score by Subject
At Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, 421 students submitted SAT scores (39% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,090 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 490 | 540 | 610 |
| Mathematics | 490 | 550 | 600 |
| Total | 980 | 1,090 | 1,210 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
SU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
3 items are Considered if submitted - Recommendations, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |