by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 5,324 undergraduates in 2020, Ship is a public university located in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Ship offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Ship can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Ship Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 6.0% of the student population at Ship. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Ship Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Ship does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Ship Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Ship for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Ship does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Ship offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
There were 5,324 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 4,733 (88.9%). Part-time attendance was 591 (11.1%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 4,733 | 591 | 5,324 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Ship is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Ship #1160 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Ship by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Ship Diversity Guide.
Ship has a total of 646 student athletes, 359 men and 287 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $8,092,765 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $7,321,511 |
| Net | $771,254 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Athletics