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Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania admitted student profile
- Acceptance rate: 87%
- ACT (middle 50%): 16-28
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania admits most applicants who clear its academic bar. If your GPA and scores are in range, your odds here are genuinely strong.
What you need to get into Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Compare your GPA and scores to Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania's admitted students, then focus on the parts of your application you can still improve. Numbers get you into contention; essays, rigor, and activities decide it.
Is Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania a reach, target, or safety for you?
Run your numbers through the calculator above and it will tell you. As a rule: if your stats sit above Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania's range and it is not highly selective, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school admits fewer than one in four applicants, it is a reach for almost everyone. A smart college list balances all three, so pair Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania with schools in each tier.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the chances of getting into Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania?
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania has a 87% acceptance rate, but that is an average across all applicants, not your personal odds. Your real chances depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to admitted students, plus your essays, rigor, and activities. Use the calculator above to estimate your odds from your own profile.
What ACT score do you need to get into Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania?
The middle 50% of admitted students at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania scored 16-28 on the ACT. Above 28 is strong, below 16 is below the typical admit.
Is Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania a reach, target, or safety school?
It depends on your profile. If your stats are above Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania's admitted range and its acceptance rate is high, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school is highly selective, it is a reach. The calculator above tells you which, based on your numbers.