Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Acceptance Rate
Shippensburg, Pennsylvania · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 6,545
- Admitted
- 5,599
- Yield
- 19.6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate has risen from 83.1% in 2014–15 to 85.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 6,319 to 6,545 (+4%) over that period.
Its 85.5% rate makes Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania more selective than about 30% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 40%.
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania has been test-optional since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 19.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 6,319 | 5,253 | 83.1% | 1,484 |
| 2015–16 | 6,126 | 5,461 | 89.1% | 1,390 |
| 2016–17 | 5,799 | 5,121 | 88.3% | 1,381 |
| 2017–18 | 5,247 | 4,384 | 83.6% | 1,218 |
| 2018–19 | 5,540 | 4,854 | 87.6% | 1,356 |
| 2019–20 | 6,019 | 5,491 | 91.2% | 1,296 |
| 2020–21 | 6,760 | 6,349 | 93.9% | 1,219 |
| 2021–22 | 6,000 | 5,587 | 93.1% | 1,024 |
| 2022–23 | 6,367 | 5,590 | 87.8% | 1,079 |
| 2023–24 | 6,545 | 5,599 | 85.5% | 1,097 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,549 | 3,060 | 86.2% |
| Men | 2,996 | 2,539 | 84.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 500–610 | 37% |
| SAT Math | 490–600 |
How Shippensburg University of compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate?
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate is 85.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (5,599 admitted of 6,545 applicants).
Is Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania test optional?
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania?
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania received 6,545 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 5,599.
What SAT score do you need for Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania?
Admitted students at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania typically scored 500–610 on SAT Reading/Writing and 490–600 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania getting harder to get into?
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 83.1% in 2014–15 to 85.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.ship.edu/.