College Profile for: Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, commonly known as Ship, or SU, is a public university located in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, 40 miles (64 km) west-southwest of Harrisburg. It is one of the 14 state universities that compose the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). Shippensburg University is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSACS). The U.S. News & World Report again ranked Shippensburg University among the top public universities in the North in its book "America's Best Colleges 2009." In the annual rankings, Shippensburg is tied for 58th among all institutions in the North region. It was named one of the 100 best values among public colleges in "Kiplinger's Personal Finance". Ship was also included in the 2007 edition of Th... (from wikipedia)
1871 Old Main Drive
Shippensburg, PA
17257-2299
Shippensburg, PA
17257-2299
717-477-7447 (general)
717-477-1131 (financial aid)
717-477-1231 (admissions)
717-477-1131 (financial aid)
717-477-1231 (admissions)
Web Site: http://www.ship.edu
Mission Statement
http://www.ship.edu/about/index.html
General Information
| Other Names | Ship, SU, Shipensburg, Shippenburg, Shipenburg |
| Type | Public, 4-year or above |
| Control | Public |
| Size | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Campus Setting | Town: Distant |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Title IV Eligibility | Participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs |
| Relgious Affiliation | Not applicable |
College Athletic Affiliations
| Yes | Member of National Athletic Association | Yes | National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) |
| No | National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) | No | National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) |
| No | National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA) | No | National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) |
| No | Other national athletic association |
College Athletic Conferences
| Pennsylvania Athletic Conference | NCAA/NAIA conference number football |
| Pennsylvania Athletic Conference | NCAA/NAIA conference number basketball |
| Pennsylvania Athletic Conference | NCAA/NAIA conference number baseball |
| Pennsylvania Athletic Conference | NCAA/NAIA conference number country/track |
College Student Services Offered
| Yes | Remedial Services | Yes | Academic/career counseling service |
| Yes | Employment services for students | Yes | Placement services for completers |
| Yes | On-campus day care for students' children |
College Special Learning Opportunities
| Yes | ROTC | Yes | Distance learning opportunities |
| Yes | ROTC: Army | Yes | Study abroad |
| No | ROTC: Navy | No | Weekend/evening college |
| No | ROTC: Air Force |
Teacher Certification
| No | Below the postsecondary level |
| No | Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization |
| No | Students must complete their preparation at another institution |
| No | Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers |
Sources: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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