2003 Common Data Set: Shippensburg University
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Table of Contents: Click on the sections in the table below
A. General Information
A1. Address Information
| Name of College or University | Shippensburg University |
|---|---|
| Address, City/State/Zip | 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA 17257-2299 |
| Main Phone | 717-477-7447 |
| WWW Home Page Address | http://www.ship.edu/ |
| Admissions Phone Number | 717-477-1231 |
| Admissions Toll-free Number | 1-800-822-8028 |
| Admissions Office Mailing Address | Old Main 105, 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg University Shippensburg, PA 17257-2299 |
| Admissions Fax Number | 717-477-4016 |
| Admissions E-mail Address | admiss@ship.edu |
| URL application site on the Internet | http://www.applyweb.com/apply/ship/menu.html |
A2. Source of Institutional Control
| Source of Control |
Public
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A3. Classification of Undergraduate Institution
| Classification |
Coeducational
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A4. Academic Year Calendar
| Academic Calendar |
Semester
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A5. Degrees Offered
| Degrees Offered |
Bachelor's; Master's; Post-Master's Certificate
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B. Enrollment and Persistence
B1. Institutional Enrollment (Men & Women):
| Undergraduates | Full-Time | Part-Time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | Men | Women | |
| Degree-seeking, first-time freshmen | 743 | 743 | 6 | 1 |
| Other first-year, degree-seeking | 303 | 248 | 3 | 12 |
| All other degree-seeking | 1907 | 2330 | 100 | 100 |
| Total degree-seeking | 2953 | 3321 | 109 | 113 |
| All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses | 6 | 14 | 25 | 26 |
| Total undergraduates | 2959 | 3335 | 134 | 139 |
| First-professional | ||||
| First-time, first-professional students | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| All other first professionals | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total first-professional | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Graduate | ||||
| Degree-seeking, first-time | 27 | 27 | 26 | 44 |
| All other degree-seeking | 73 | 103 | 193 | 365 |
| All other graduates enrolled in credit courses | 1 | 2 | 41 | 138 |
| Total graduate | 101 | 132 | 260 | 547 |
| Total all undergraduates | 6567 | |||
| Total all graduate and professional students | 1040 | |||
| GRAND TOTAL ALL STUDENTS | 7607 | |||
B2. Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category:
| Degree Seeking, First Time, First Year | Degree Seeking, Undergraduates |
Total Undergraduates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-resident aliens | 2 | 26 | 27 |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 91 | 263 | 264 |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 3 | 16 | 17 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 24 | 88 | 91 |
| Hispanic | 23 | 82 | 84 |
| White, non-Hispanic | 1373 | 5903 | 5966 |
| Race/Ethnicity unknown | 63 | 118 | 118 |
| Total | 1579 | 6496 | 6567 |
Persistence
B3. Number of Degrees Awarded from July 1, 2002, to June 30, 2003.
| Certificates/diplomas | 28 |
| Bachelor's degrees | 1206 |
| Master's degrees | 295 |
Graduation Rates
B4 - B11. Graduation Rates:
| Initial 1997 cohort of first-time, full-time bachelor's degree-seeking undergraduate students | 1291 |
| Of initial 1997 cohort, number that did not persist nor graduate for the following reasons: deceased, permanently disabled, armed forces, foreign aid service of the federal government, official church missions | Unknown |
| Final 1997 cohort, after adjusting for allowable exclusions | 1291 |
| Of initial 1997 cohort, number that completed the program in four years or less | 475 |
| Of initial 1997 cohort, number that completed the program in more than four years but in five years or less | 289 |
| Of initial 1997 cohort, number that completed the program in more than five years but in six years or less | 16 |
| Total graduating within six years | 780 |
| Six-year graduation rate for 1997 cohort | 60% |
Retention Rates
B22. Retention Rates:
| Percentage of full-time bachelor's degree-seeking students who entered as freshmen in fall 2002 (or summer 2002) enrolled as of October 1, 2003 | 79% |
C. First-time, First-year (Freshman) Admission
Application
C1. First-Time, First-Year (Freshman) Students:
| Total men applied | 2728 |
| Total women applied | 3135 |
| Total men admitted | 1774 |
| Total women admitted | 2142 |
| Total full-time, first-time, first-year (freshman) men enrolled | 743 |
| Total part-time, first-time, first-year (freshman) men enrolled | 6 |
| Total full-time, first-time, first-year (freshman) women enrolled | 743 |
| Total part-time, first-time, first-year (freshman) women enrolled | 1 |
C2. Freshman Wait-Listed Students
| Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list? | No |
Admission Requirements
C3-C5 High School Requirements
| High school requirement for degree-seeking students | High school diploma is required and GED is accepted |
| General college preparatory program requirement | Required |
| High school units recommended | English 4 Mathematics 3 Lab Science 3 Foreign Language 2 Social Sciences 3 |
Basis for Selection
C6. Open Admission Policy
| Do you have an open admission policy, under which virtually all secondary school graduates or students with GED's are admitted without regard to academic record, test scores, or other qualifications? | No |
C7. Importance of Factors in First-Time, First-Year, Degree-Seeking Admission Decisions
| Academic Factors | |
|---|---|
| Standardized test scores | Very important |
| Secondary school record | Very important |
| Class rank | Very important |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Essay | Considered |
| Nonacademic Factors | |
| Interview | Considered |
| Character/personal qualities | Important |
| Extracurricular activities | Considered |
| Volunteer work | Considered |
| Minority Status | Not Considered |
| Talent/ability | Not Considered |
| Alumni/ae relation | Not Considered |
| Geographic residence | Not Considered |
| State residency | Not Considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
SAT and ACT Policies
C8. Entrance Exams
| Does your institution make use of SAT I, SAT II, or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants? | Yes |
| Exams required for admission | SAT or ACT |
| Does your institution use applicants' test scores for placement or counseling? | Yes |
| Does your institution use the SAT I or II or the ACT for placement only? | no |
| Latest date by which SAT I or ACT scores must be received for fall-term admission | rolling |
| Latest date by which SAT II scores must be received for fall-term admission | N/A |
Freshman Profile:
C9. Percent of First-Time, First-Year Students who Submitted SAT/ACT Scores
| Percent submitting SAT scores | 99.6% |
| Percent submitting ACT scores | 5.7% |
Percentile Scores
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT I Verbal | 480 | 570 |
| SAT I Math | 480 | 580 |
Percent of First-Time, First-Year (Freshman) Students with Scores in Each Range
| SAT I Verbal | SAT I Math | |
|---|---|---|
| 700-800 | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| 600-699 | 14.1% | 16% |
| 500-599 | 48.7% | 50.1% |
| 400-499 | 32.6% | 27.7% |
| 300-399 | 3.0% | 4.4% |
| 200-299 | 0.27% | 0.27% |
C10. High School Class Rank
| Percent in top 10th of high school graduating class | 7.6% |
| Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class | 33.1% |
| Percent in top half of high school graduating class | 72.6% |
| Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class | 27.2% |
| Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class | 4.7% |
| Percent of total first-time, first-year (freshman) students who submitted high school class rank |
87.5%
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C11 - 12. High School GPA:
C11. High School GPA:
| Percent who had GPA of 3.0 and higher | 66.04% |
| Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.99 | 32.88% |
| Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99 | 1.08% |
| Percent who had GPA below 1.0 | 0% |
C12. High School GPA:
| Average High School GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year (freshman) students who submitted GPA: | 3.2 |
| Percent of total first-time, first-year (freshman) students who submitted high school GPA | 100% |
Admission Policies
C13. Application Fee
| Does your institution have an application fee? | Yes |
| Amount of application fee | $30 |
| Can it be waived for applicants with financial need? | Yes |
C14. Application Closing Date
| Does your institution have an application closing date? | No |
C15. Terms Other than Fall
| Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall? | Yes |
C16. Notification of Admission Decision
| Notification to applicants of admission decision sent | Rolling |
C17. Reply Policy for Admitted Applicants
| Date by which admitted applicants must reply ( Extensions until May 1st Granted ) | April 1 |
C18. Deferred Admission
| May students postpone enrollment after admission? | Yes |
| Maximum Period of postponement | 1 year |
C19. Early Admission of High School Students
| Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year (freshman) students one year or more before high school graduation? | Yes |
C20. Common Application
| Will you accept the Common Application distributed by the National Association of Secondary School Principals? | Yes |
| Are supplemental forms required? | No |
| Is your college a member of the Common Application Group? | Yes |
Early Decision and Early Action Plans:
C21. Early Decision
| Does your institution offer an early decision plan for first-time, first-year (freshman) applicants for fall enrollment? | No |
C22. Early Action
| Do you have a non-binding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college? | Yes |
| Early action closing date | Rolling |
| Early action notification date | Rolling |
D. Transfer Admissions
Fall Applicants
D1. Enrollment of Transfer Students
| Does your institution enroll transfer students? | Yes |
| May transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities? | Yes |
D2. Number of Students who Applied, were Admitted, and Enrolled as Degree-Seeking Transfer Students
| Applicants | Admitted Applicants | Enrolled Applicants | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 413 | 241 | 153 |
| Women | 446 | 289 | 161 |
| Total | 859 | 530 | 314 |
Application for Admission
D3. Terms for which Transfer Students May Enroll
| Terms for which transfer students may enroll | Fall; Spring; Summer |
D4. Minimum Number of Credits Required for Transfer Student to Enroll
| Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering freshman? | No |
D5. Items Required of Transfer Students to Apply for Admission
| College transcript(s) | Required of all |
| Essay or personal statement | Recommended |
| High school transcript | Required for some |
| Standardized test scores | Required for some |
| Interview | Recommended for some |
D6-D8. Required GPA for Transfer Students
| Minimum high school grade point average required of transfer applicants | N/A |
| Minimum college grade point average required of transfer applicants | 2.2 |
| Other application requirements specific to transfer applicants | N/A |
D9. Application Priority, Closing, Notification, and Candidate Reply Dates for Transfer Students
| Fall | Rolling admission |
| Spring | Rolling admission |
| Summer | Rolling admission |
D10. Open Admission for Transfer Students
| Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students? | N/A |
D11. Additional Requirements for Transfer Admission
| Additional requirements for transfer admission | N/A |
Transfer Credit Policies:
D12-D17. Transfer Credit Policies
| Lowest grade that may be transferred for credit | C |
| Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution | N/A |
| Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution | N/A |
| Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate's degree | N/A |
| Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor's degree | 45 |
| Other transfer credit policies | N/A |
E. Academic Offerings & Policies
E1. Special Study Options: Programs Available
| Accelerated program Cooperative (work-study) program Double major Dual admission Honors program |
Independent study Internships Raider Plan Study abroad Teacher certification program Distance Education |
E3. Core Curriculum Requirements: Areas in which Students are Required to Complete Course Work Prior to Graduation
| English (including composition) History Humanities Mathematics Diversity Requirement |
Political, Economic, and Geographic Sciences Sciences (biological or physical) Social Science |
Library Collections
E4-E7. Library Holdings:
| Books, serial backfiles, and government documents (titles) that are accessible through the library's catalog | 449,590 |
| Current serials (titles): - include periodicals, newspapers, and government documents | 1,757 |
| Microforms (titles) | 1,294,417 |
| Video and audio (titles) | 76,583 |
F. Student Life
F1. First-Time, First-Year (Freshman) and Degree-Seeking Undergraduates in the Following Categories
| First-time, First-year, Freshman | Undergrads | |
|---|---|---|
| Percent who are from out of state (excluding international/nonresident aliens) | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Percent of men who join fraternities | N/A | 7% |
| Percent of women who join sororities | N/A | 9% |
| Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing | 90.5% | 40.5% |
| Percent who live off campus or commute | 9.5% | 59.5% |
| Percent of students age 25 and older | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Average age of full-time students | 18.4 | 20.5 |
| Average age of all students (full- and part-time) | 18.4 | 20.7 |
F2. Activities Offered
| Choral groups Concert band Dance Drama/Theater Jazz band Literary Magazine Marching band Music ensembles |
Musical theater Radio station Student government Student newspaper Television station Yearbook |
F3. ROTC
| Programs offered on campus | Army ROTC |
| Programs offered at cooperating institutions | None |
F4. Housing: Types of college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing available for undergraduates
| Coed dorms Women's dorms Apartments Suites |
G. Annual Expenses
G1. Undergraduate Full-Time Tuition, Required Fees, Housing and Food
| First-year | Undergrads | |
|---|---|---|
| In-district | 4598 | 4598 |
| In-state (out-of-district) | 4598 | 4598 |
| Out-of-state | 11496 | 11496 |
| Non-resident aliens | 11496 | 11496 |
| Required fees | 1148 | 1148 |
| Housing and Food (on-campus) | 5080 | 5080 |
| Housing only (on campus) | 3086 | 3086 |
| Food only (on-campus meal plan) | 1994 | 1994 |
G2. Credits per Full-Time Tuition
| Minimum number of credits per term a student can take for the stated full-time tuition | 12 |
| Maximum number of credits per term a student can take for the stated full-time tuition | 18 |
G3-G4. Tuition and Fees by Year of Study and Instructional Program
| Do tuition and fees vary by year of study? | No |
| Do tuition and fees vary by instructional program? | No |
G5. Estimated Expenses for a Typical Full-Time Undergraduate Student
| Residents | Commuters (living at home) | Commuters (not living at home) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books and supplies | 900 | 900 | 900 |
| Housing only | 3086 | N/A | N/A |
| Food only | 1994 | N/A | N/A |
| Transportation | N/A | 2500 | N/A |
| Other expenses | 2091 | 1096 | 2091 |
G6. Undergraduate Per-Credit-Hour Charges
| In-district | 192 |
| In-state (out-of-district) | 192 |
| Out-of-state | 479 |
| Non-resident aliens | 479 |
H. Financial Aid
Items H1, H2, H2A, and H6 are reported for 2003-2004
H1. Aid Awarded to Enrolled Undergraduates
| Need-based $ | Non-need-based $ | |
|---|---|---|
| Scholarships/Grants | ||
| Federal | 3,695,589 | 29,660 |
| State | 4,211,865 | 36,093 |
| Institutional | 310,334 | 397,318 |
| Other external | 440,601 | 455,659 |
| Total Scholarships/Grants | 8,658,389 | 918,730 |
| Self-Help | ||
| Student loans from all sources | 10,571,894 | 7,503,584 |
| Federal work study | 622,184 | |
| State and other work-study | 63,869 | 464,667 |
| Total Self-Help | 11,257,947 | 7,968,251 |
| Parent Loans | 927,289 | 3,907,930 |
| Tuition Waivers | 442,010 | 817,774 |
| Athletic Award | 122,735 | 144,274 |
H2. Number of Enrolled Students Receiving Aid
List the number of degree-seeking full-time and less-than-full-time undergraduates who applied for and received financial aid. Aid that is non-need-based but that was used to meet need should be counted as need-based aid. Numbers should reflect the cohort receiving the dollars reported in H1.
| First-time Full-time Freshmen | Full-time Undergrads (inc. fresh) | Less than Full-time Undergrads | |
|---|---|---|---|
| a) Number of degree-seeking undergraduates (CDS item B1) | 1486 | 6274 | 222 |
| b) Number in line a who were financial aid applicants | 1244 | 4564 | 118 |
| c) Number in line b determined to have financial need | 854 | 3279 | 92 |
| d) Number in line c who received any financial aid | 815 | 3128 | 81 |
| e) Number in line d who received need-based gift aid | 688 | 2500 | 60 |
| f) Number in line d who received need-based self-help aid | 688 | 2670 | 62 |
| g) Number in line d who received non-need-based gift aid | 42 | 156 | 2 |
| h) Number in line d whose need was fully met | 118 | 784 | 11 |
| i) Average percentage of need met of students who received need-based aid | 65% | 72% | 54% |
| j) The average financial aid package to those in line d | $5329 | $5980 | $4747 |
| k) Average need-based gift award of those in line e | $3614 | $3596 | $2920 |
| l) Average need-based self-help award of those in line f | $2787 | $3624 | $3524 |
| m) Average need-based loan of those in line f | $2579 | $3352 | $3259 |
| n) Number in line a with no need who received non-need gift aid | 101 | 1683 | 43 |
| o) Average aid package of those in line n | $2166 | $727 | $204 |
| p) Number of students in line a who received a non-need-based athletic grant or scholarship | 61 | 206 | 1 |
| q) Average dollar amount of non-need-based athletic grant and scholarships awarded to students in line p | $1292 | $1294 | $375 |
H3-H5. Undergraduate Loan Information
| Needs analysis methodology used in awarding institutional aid | Federal Method (FM) |
| Percent of 2003 graduating undergraduate class who have borrowed through all loan programs | 68% |
| Average per-borrower cumulative undergraduate indebtedness of those in above line | 15,464 |
H6. Aid to Undergraduate International Students
| Policy regarding financial aid for undergraduate international (nonresident alien) students | College-administered need-based and non need-based financial aid is available for international students |
| Number of international students who received need- or non-need-based aid in the last academic year | 21 |
| Average dollar amount awarded to international students in the last academic year | $11,244 |
| Total dollar amount awarded to international students in the last academic year | $236,124 |
H7-H8. Process for First-Year/Freshman Students
| Financial aid forms domestic first-year (freshman) financial aid applicants must submit | FAFSA |
| Financial aid forms international (non-resident alien) first-year financial aid applicants must submit | institutions own financial aid form |
H9-H11. Filing, Notification, and Reply Dates for First-Year (Freshman) Students
| Priority date for filing required financial aid forms | March 15 |
| Deadline for filing required financial aid forms | None |
| Students notified | On rolling basis |
| Students must reply by (date) | Within 2 weeks of notification |
H12. Types of Loans Available
| FFEL Subsidized Stafford FFEL Unsubsidized Stafford FFEL PLUS Loans FFEL Consolidation Loans Alternative loans |
Federal Perkins Loans College/University loans from institutional funds |
H13. Need-Based Scholarships and Grants
| Federal Pell SEOG State scholarships/grants |
Private scholarships College/University gift aid from institutional funds |
H14. Criteria Used in Awarding Institutional Aid
| Non-Need | Need-Based |
| Academics Athletics ROTC |
Academics |
I. Instructional Faculty and Class Size
I-1. Number of instructional faculty members in each category for Fall 2003
| Full-time | Part-time | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| a.) Total number of instructional faculty | 307 | 58 | 365 |
| b.) Total number who are members of minority groups | 40 | 3 | 43 |
| c.) Total number who are women | 125 | 31 | 156 |
| d.) Total number who are men | 182 | 27 | 209 |
| e.) Total number who are nonresident aliens (international) | |||
| f.) Total number with doctorate, first professional, or other terminal degree | 271 | 22 | 293 |
| g.) Total number who's highest degree is a master's but not a terminal master's | 35 | 35 | 70 |
| h.) Total number who's highest degree is a bachelor's | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| i.) Total number who's highest degree is unknown or other (note: items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
I-2. Student to Faculty Ratio
| Fall 2002 Student to Faculty ratio | 21 to 1 |
I-3. Undergraduate Class Size
| Undergraduate Class Sizes | 2-9 | 10-19 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-99 | 100+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class Sections | 38 | 226 | 405 | 356 | 141 | 2 | 0 | 1168 |
| Class Subsections (example: laboratory) | 4 | 49 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 59 |
J. Degrees Conferred
J1: Percentage of Diploma/Certificates, Associate, & Bachelor's degrees awarded
| Category | Diploma/Certificates | Associate | Bachelor's | CIP Categories to Include |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological/life sciences | 4.3% | 26 | ||
| Business/marketing | 24.9% | 8 and 52 | ||
| Communications/communications technologies | 6.2% | 9 and 10 | ||
| Computer and information sciences | 4.0% | 11 | ||
| Education | 14.1% | 13 | ||
| English | 5.8% | 23 | ||
| Foreign languages and literature | 1.1% | 16 | ||
| Health professions and related sciences | 0.2% | 51 | ||
| Interdisciplinary studies | 0.1% | 30 | ||
| Mathematics | 2.2% | 27 | ||
| Natural resources/environmental science | 4.1% | 3 | ||
| Physical sciences | 1.7% | 40 and 41 | ||
| Protective services/public administration | 11.3% | 43 and 44 | ||
| Psychology | 7.5% | 42 | ||
| Social sciences and history | 10.4% | 45 | ||
| Visual and performing arts | 2.2% | 50 | ||
| Other | ||||
| Total | 100% |