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Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
85.55%	1,090

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate is 85.55% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 6,545 students applied and 5,599 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into SU.

SU's acceptance rate places 55th out of 120 Pennsylvania colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,090 at SU. SU's SAT score ranks 55th out of 91 Pennsylvania colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to SU, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is 85.55% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 19.59%. 2,996 men and 3,549 women applied to SU and 2,539 men and 3,060 women students were accepted.

Among them, 534 men and 563 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at SU.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at SU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	6,545	2,996	3,549	0	0
Admitted	5,599	2,539	3,060	0	0
Enrolled	1,097	534	563	0	0
Acceptance Rate	85.55%	84.75%	86.22%	-	-
Yield	19.59%	21.03%	18.40%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 405 students (37% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores

The median SAT score is 1,090 with 550 SAT EBRW and 540 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 610 and the 25^th percentile is 500. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 600 and 25^th percentile is 490 .

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at SU
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	990	1090	1210
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	500	550	610
SAT Math	490	540	600
ACT Composite	-		-
ACT Math	-		-
ACT English	-		-

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 2023-24, total 1,097 first-year students enrolled in SU. The proportion of full-time students is 99.45% and part-time students is 0.55%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 48.68% and women students is 51.32%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at SU.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at SU
	Total	Men	Women
Total	1,097	534	563
Full-time	1,091	531	560
Part-time	6	3	3

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, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but 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 .

SU Admission Requirements
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	Considered, if submitted
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.

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
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	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)

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