Reported for fall 2024: Test-optional
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania told the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional) for students entering in fall 2024.
Shippensburg, Pennsylvania · Public, town campus
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania SAT & ACT scores
Enrolled first-year students who submitted ACT scores for fall 2024 had a composite middle 50% of 16-28. Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania admitted 87% of applicants and considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional).
- ACT middle 50%
- 16-28
- Acceptance rate
- 87%
- Test policy, fall 2024
- Test-optional
- Undergraduates
- 4,086
Quick answer
What SAT score do you need for Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania?
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania did not report SAT ranges for fall 2024. Its ACT middle 50% was 16-28, so aim for 28 or higher on the ACT to reach the top quarter of submitters.
Score check
Where does your score land at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania?
The middle 50% describes enrolled students who chose to submit scores, so test-optional colleges can show higher ranges than their full class. Scores are one part of an application.
Fall 2024 entering class
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania SAT and ACT score ranges
| Measure | 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT composite | 16 | 22 | 28 |
Testing policy
Does Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania require the SAT or ACT?
Check the current cycle
Many colleges have changed testing rules since 2024, and several now require scores again. Confirm the policy for your application year on Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania's website before deciding whether to submit.
Beyond scores
Cost and outcomes at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
- In-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
- $13,720
- Out-of-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
- $15,974
- Average net price after aid (2023-24)
- $23,726
- First-year retention rate
- 77%
- Graduation rate within 6 years
- 56%
- Median earnings 10 years after entry
- $56,351
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FAQ
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania admissions questions
What ACT score do you need for Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania?
Enrolled first-year students who submitted ACT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% composite of 16 to 28, with a median of 22. Scoring 28 or above puts you in the top quarter of submitters.
Does Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania require the SAT or ACT?
For fall 2024 entry, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional). Testing policies have changed at many colleges since then, so confirm the current policy on Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania's admissions website before you apply.
What is Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate?
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania admitted 87% of applicants for fall 2024, according to data it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Sources and method
Where these numbers come from
- College Scorecard data downloads (June 10, 2026 release)U.S. Department of Education
- College Scorecard data dictionary and cohort mapU.S. Department of Education
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)National Center for Education Statistics
Test scores: 25th, 50th and 75th percentile SAT section scores and ACT composites of first-time students who enrolled in fall 2024 and submitted scores, as each college reported to IPEDS. Composite SAT ranges add the two section percentiles, so they are an estimate of the true composite range.
Admissions and test policy: Fall 2024 entering class, reported to IPEDS in 2024-25. Policies change; check each college's admissions site before applying.
Cost and outcomes: tuition for academic year 2024-25; average net price for academic year 2023-24; graduation rate for first-time, full-time students who started in 2018-19, graduating within 150% of normal time (6 years for a bachelor's degree); median earnings 10 years after entry, measured in 2020 and 2021, in 2022 dollars.
Coverage: colleges currently operating that reported SAT or ACT ranges and enrolled at least 500 undergraduates. Data released 2026-06-10, retrieved 2026-10-05. Spot an error? Email [email protected].