Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, SU's acceptance rate is 87.80% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 19.30%. 2,850 men and 3,517 women applied to SU and 2,462 men and 3,128 women students were accepted.
Among them, 535 men and 544 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at SU.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 6,367 | 2,850 | 3,517 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 5,590 | 2,462 | 3,128 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 1,079 | 535 | 544 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 87.80% | 86.39% | 88.94% | - | - |
| Yield | 19.30% | 21.73% | 17.39% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 421 students (39% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores
The median SAT score is 1,090 with 540 SAT EBRW and 550 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 610 and the 25th percentile is 490. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 600 and 25th percentile is 490 .
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 980 | 1090 | 1210 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 490 | 540 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 550 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Math | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ACT English | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 1,079 first-year students enrolled in SU. The proportion of full-time students is 99.81% and part-time students is 0.19%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 49.58% and women students is 50.42%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at SU.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,079 | 535 | 544 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 1,077 | 533 | 544 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Rank, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, SAT / ACT, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is reqired to be considered in admission process at SU. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Required |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Required |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $45 for undergraduate schools and $45 for graduate schools of Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. The next table provides general admission information for applying to SU.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $45 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $45 |
| Admission Information | www.ship.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | www.ship.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Professional Practice) |