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Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Computer Science Programs

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is a public institution located in Shippensburg, PA. A Town On The Edge Of An Urban Area offers tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

Where Is Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania?

Contact details for Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA 17257-2299
Phone:	7174777447
Website:	www.ship.edu/
Admissions:	www.ship.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.ship.edu/financial_aid/

How Do I Get Into Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania?

You can apply to Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania online at: www.ship.edu/admissions/apply/

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Here’s what Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania?

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania has an acceptance rate of 86%, which means it is highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 18% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

1% submitted ACT scores.

ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ranged between 16 and 28.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	3,398	2,919	86%
Women	3,826	3,330	87%

Can I Afford Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania?

The average net price after aid at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is $23,553. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$9,570
In-State Fees	$4,000
Out-of-State Tuition	$11,574
Out-of-State Fees	$4,250
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$13,570
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$15,824

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 25% of students at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania receive some form of financial aid (1,091 students).

Nearly 83% of students at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $7,828 per student.

30% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,158.

Student Loan Debt

58% of Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,182 per year.

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 983 students enrolled at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 4,179 undergraduate students at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, approximately 48% are male and 52% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	45
Black or African American	405
Hispanic	317
White	3,121
Two or More Races	146
Non-Resident	37

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Pennsylvania	980
Maryland	58
New Jersey	16
Virginia	10
Delaware	7

Additionally, approximately 0.9% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Graduate Student Diversity

763 of Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, approximately 31% are male and 69% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	7
Black or African American	57
Hispanic	42
White	570
Two or More Races	18
Non-Resident	14

Online Learning at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

614 undergraduate students at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania took at least one online class — of those, 158 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 59 students took at least one online class and 435 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

The following computer science programs are offered at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer and Information Sciences, General	13	7	—	20

Academic Programs at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania offers 23 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.