Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (SU)

Overview

• Type: Public university
• Location: Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
• Affiliation: Part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
• Campus: Rural, 200 acres

History

• Established: 1871
  • Originally Cumberland Valley State Normal School
• Historical Names:
  • State Teachers College at Shippensburg (1927–1960)
  • Shippensburg State College (1960–1983)
• Historic District:
  • Cumberland Valley State Normal School Historic District
  • Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985

Administration

• President: Charles E. Patterson
• Academic Staff: 302 full-time, 130 part-time

Student Body

• Undergraduates: 6,942 full-time
• Postgraduates: 1,311 full-time

Academic Programs

• Offers over 100 undergraduate programs across three colleges:
  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • College of Education and Human Services
  • John L. Grove College of Business
• Graduate School offers more than 50 master's, two doctoral, and three certificate programs

Rankings

• Ranked 101st in Regional Universities North by U.S. News & World Report (2022-2023)
• Tied for 150th in Top Performers on Social Mobility
• Tied for 33rd in Top Public Schools

Athletics

• Nickname: Raiders
• Mascots: Big Red and Shippo the Hippo
• Colors: Blue and Red
• Sporting Affiliations: NCAA Division II, Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC)
• Intercollegiate Programs: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
• Club Sports: Rugby, Ultimate Frisbee, Inline Hockey
• Facilities: Seth Grove Stadium

Notable Facilities

• Old Main
• H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center

Geographic and Demographic Information

• Coordinates: 40°03′42″N 77°31′22″W
• Elevation: 646 ft (197 m)
• Population (2010 Census): 2,625
• Area: 0.28 sq mi (0.72 km²)

Additional Information

• Website: ship.edu
• Athletics Website: shipraiders.com