Getting to Know Ship
University Information
Institution
- Member of the State System of Higher Education (SSHE) since 1983
Enrollment
- 7,100 undergraduate; 1,300 graduate; 1,600 incoming freshman and 400 transfer students
Academic Colleges
- College of Arts & Sciences; College of Education & Human Services; John L. Grove College of Business; Office of Undeclared Students
Popular Programs of Study
- K-4 Level Certification (Elementary Education), Criminal Justice, Business, Pre-Professional Health Programs, Communications/Journalism and Computer Science
- 90% of Students Are Employed, 60% Related to Major Field of Study (within 6 months of graduation)
We Value Small Class Size and Personal Attention from our Faculty Members
- Average of 27 students
- Student to Faculty Ratio of 20:1
- 90% of full-time faculty hold PhD or terminal degree
- Internships are available to all students regardless of major
Demographics
- Student Body Represents 25 states and 38 Foreign Countries
- Student Population is 55% Female, 45% Male
- Just over 10% of student body is from a Multicultural background
Nearby Cities
- Harrisburg - 45mins
- Baltimore - 2hrs
- Washington DC - 2hrs
- Philadelphia - 2.5hrs
- Pittsburgh - 2.5hrs
College of Education & Human Services
Majors
- Elementary Education K-4 Certification, Mid-Level Education 4-8 Certification, Upper-Level 9-12 Certification (Secondary Education), Exercise Science, Military Science (ROTC), Coaching (Minor), Social Work, Gerontology
Accreditations
- NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teachers
- Nationally Accredited Social Work Program
National Teachers Exam (PRAXIS)
- 93% Passage Rate the first time a student takes the exam
John L. Grove College of Business
Majors 
- Accounting, Finance, Information Technology for Business Ed., Management, MIS, Marketing, Supply Chain Management and Logistics
Accreditation
- AACSB (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
- 1 of Only 4 in PASSHE (IUP, Clarion, Bloomsburg)
- 1 of Only 650 Worldwide
Internship Program
- 90% are paid between $13-$26/Hr.
Student Organizations
- National Business Honor Society (Phi Gamma Sigma)
- Future Business Leaders of America (Phi Beta Lamda)
- Professional Business Fraternity (Alpha Kappa Psi)
College of Arts & Sciences
Popular Majors 
- Communications/Journalism, Psychology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry, Allied Health Professions, History, Geography, Geo-Environmental Studies, Physics/Engineering
Largest College at SHIP
- 40% of Student Body Will Major Within College
- Largest Number of Majors and Numerous Minors
Excellent Study Abroad Program
- Through SHIP or the SSHE Consortium
Office of Undeclared Students
40% of Entering First Year Students
- Can Remain Undeclared for Up to 3 Semesters Before Declaring a Major
Students will participate in our PACES Program
- 1 - semester not-for-credit Career Exploration and Planning Seminar Course for First Year Students
Strong Academic Advising
- Must Maintain Certain GPA to "Transfer Internally to a Declared Major"
Clubs & Organizations
200+ Clubs & Organizations
- Music, Intramural & Club Sports, Academic, Volunteer, Religious, Greek Life (Academic & Social)
Student Association
- $2.3 Million Budget for Clubs & Organizations
Activities Programming Board
- Plan Concerts, Dances, Cultural Events, Movies, Comedians, Guest Speakers, etc.
Media Groups
- SUTV (Television Channel)
- Slate (Newspaper)
- WSYC (Radio Station)
NCAA Division II Athletics
18 Division II Athletic Teams
Men -Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Swimming, Track and Field, Wrestling
Women - Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball
Merit of Academic Record
- Class Rank
- Grades (Average GPA of 3.2)
- Program of Study
- Standardized Test (SAT/ACT Average of 1030 on Critical Math and Reading Sections)
- Letters of Recommendation and/or Personal Statement (Optional)
- Special Considerations
- Degree Program Criteria
- Unique Circumstances
- Enrollment Goals
Admissions Decisions
- Admit
- Hold for Additional Information
- Mid Year Grades
- New SAT/SAT Scores
- Select Alternative Program of Study
- If Degree Program is Filled to Capacity
- Based on Degree Program Criteria
- Academic Success Program
- Summer Start Consideration
- Wait List
- Deny Admission
- Recommend Student Complete 30 hrs. College Level Course Work, Earn a 2.2 GPA and then Reapply for Admission
2013/2014 Tuition/Fees (Set again each July) $16,644 (In-State), $24,864 (Out-Of-State)
76% SU Undergraduates Receive Some Sort of Financial Aid
- Based Upon
- Cost of Attendance ~ Expected Family Contribution (EFC) = Resulting Financial Aid Need
- Financial Aid Package
- Combination of Grants, Scholarships and Loans from Federal, State or Institutional Sources
- Average Aid Package for First Year Students
Scholarships
- Competitive and Selective
- Automatically Applied Through Admissions Application
- Awarded on a Rolling Basis Beginning in October
- Athletic Scholarship Information Can be Obtained from the Coaches
Forms to be Completed
- FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
- File online at www.fafsa.ed.gov
- Aid is Awarded First to Students on a Need Basis
Deadlines
- May 1st: Last day to Tell SHIP That You're Coming!
- March 15th - Suggested Date to Have FAFSA Completed.
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OPEN HOUSE PROGRAMS
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Saturday, September 14, 2013
Saturday, October 19, 2013
Saturday, November 23, 2013
Saturday, March 8, 2014
Saturday, April 12, 2014
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