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Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is a public university in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania with an undergraduate enrollment size of 4,900. The university is located in a rural setting situated between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The university has a small Greek life presence. Students at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania can walk along American history in Carlisle, attend sporting events within the university, visit Franklin County for fresh peaches and produce, and hike the Appalachian Trail. Their official mascots are Big Red and Shippo the Hippo. Members of the Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania community are referred to as “Raiders.”
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania offers more than 100 undergraduate programs. Notable former students include retired United States Army lieutenant general Jay Garner, United States Senator Jeanne Shaheen, television personality Chris Raab, and retired United States army general Tommy Franks.
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Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania receives a “D” grade by <a href="https://www.whatwilltheylearn.com/schools/3129">What Will They Learn?</a> which takes into account the university’s educational prowess. Factors include composition, literature, foreign language, U.S. government or history, economics, mathematics, and natural science.
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What Will They Learn? Academic Score

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania receives a “D+” grade for the Average Salary of Recent Graduates. As of 2021, alumni with 0-5 years of experience after graduating from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor’s degree make $52,800 on average according to <a href="https://www.payscale.com/college-salary-report/bachelors">Payscale</a>.
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Average Salary of Recent Graduates

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania receives a “C-” grade for the Average Salary of Graduates Mid-Career. As of 2021, alumni with 10+ years of experience after graduating from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor’s degree make $96,600 on average according to <a href="https://www.payscale.com/college-salary-report/bachelors">Payscale</a>.
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Average Salary of Graduates Mid-Career

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania receives an “F” grade for the Percent of Graduates with Debt (Federal and Private). In 2020, 83% of graduates accumulated student debt from federal and/or private sources according to <a href="https://ticas.org/interactive-map/">The Institute for College Access &amp; Success</a>.
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Percent of Graduates with Debt (Federal and Private)

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania receives a “C-” grade for the Average Debt of Graduates (Federal and Private). In 2020, graduates accumulated $36,594 of debt on average from federal and/or private sources according to <a href="https://ticas.org/interactive-map/">The Institute for College Access &amp; Success</a>.
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Average Debt of Graduates (Federal and Private)

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania receives an “F” grade for Mandated Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Training for Staff. <a href="https://www.ship.edu/globalassets/cfest/nfo_schedule.pdf">The university</a> requires that staff attend a session titled &#8220;Civility and Inclusion in the Classroom&#8221; during faculty orientation. In addition, <a href="https://www.ship.edu/about/offices/EIC/language-guide/">the university</a> offers &#8220;Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion&#8221; resources for faculty and staff.
Lastly, the university&#8217;s website displays a &#8220;Land Acknowledgment.&#8221; According to the university, &#8220;We are located on Susquehannock land, land that originally belonged to the Seneca-Cayuga Nation. We remain committed to working alongside their elders and youth to restore the sovereignty of all Indigenous and First Nation peoples.&#8221; When asked, &#8220;Why does Shippensburg University acknowledge the land?,&#8221; The university responds: &#8220;To recognize the land is an expression of gratitude and appreciation to those whose territory you reside on, and a way of honoring the Indigenous people who cared for our land prior to and through European colonialism. Land acknowledgments do not exist in a past tense, or historical context: colonialism is a current ongoing process, and we need to build our mindfulness of our present participation. It is worth stating that acknowledging the land is Indigenous protocol.&#8221;
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Mandated Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Training for Staff

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania receives a “C” grade for having a Bias Reporting System but not a Bias Response Team. Bias Reporting Systems and Response Teams are systems or teams of faculty, staff, and sometimes law enforcement.
According to <a href="https://speechfirst.org/bias-reporting-systems/">SpeechFirst</a>, students are “encouraged to report ‘bias incidents’ to these boards (or teams) in the name of inclusion and tolerance, but it’s often unclear what the school considers ‘bias’ in the first place. Overly broad or vague definitions of bias put all kinds of speech at risk of being reported – even unpopular speech which is protected by the First Amendment.”
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Bias Reporting System or Bias Response Team

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania receives an “F” grade for the Ratio of Right-Leaning Clubs to Left-Leaning Clubs. Out of a list of 20 clubs (10 from each side), <a href="https://ship.campusgroups.com/club_signup?group_type=&amp;search=&amp;category_tags=&amp;order=name_asc">the university</a> has zero right-leaning clubs compared to two left-leaning clubs. Democratic Socialists of Shippensburg University and Pride Center are the two left-leaning clubs.
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Ratio of Right-Leaning Clubs to Left-Leaning Clubs

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania receives a “C” grade due to having no active Turning Point USA chapter. The university has not denied a Turning Point USA chapter on campus.
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Denied Turning Point USA Chapter

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania receives a “B” grade for In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants. According to <a href="https://www.ship.edu/admissions/apply/graduate/pennsylvania_resident_status/">the university</a>, &#8220;Students enrolling at Shippensburg University are classified as resident or nonresident for admission, tuition, and fee purposes by the admissions office.&#8221; Additionally, &#8220;A person attempting to establish domicile shall be a citizen or shall have indicated by formal action intention to become a citizen or shall have been admitted to the United States on an Immigrant Visa.&#8221;
Only applicants with Pennsylvania resident status may receive in-state tuition.
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In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania receives an “F” grade for Required Equity, Diversity, or Inclusion Courses for Students. <a href="https://www.ship.edu/academics/academics-resources/general_education/">The university</a> requires students to fulfill a Diversity learning objective. According to the university, the goal of the Diversity requirement is to &#8220;Guide and prompt students to evaluate the diversity of human experience, behavior, and thought, in order to better understand ourselves and others, to respond to the roots of inequality that undermines social justice, while developing awareness regarding diversity in culture, ethnicity, race, gender/gender expression, religion, age, social class, sexual orientation, or abilities.&#8221;
Examples of courses in this category include, but are not limited to:
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<li>&#8220;Introduction to Ethnic Studies&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;Introduction to Women&#8217;s Studies&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;Honors: Introduction to Women&#8217;s Studies&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;Understanding Diversity for Social Work Practice&#8221;</li>
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Required Equity, Diversity, or Inclusion Courses for Students

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania receives a “B” grade for Segregated Dormitories, Graduations, and Classes. The university hosts one segregated graduation ceremony (<a href="https://www.ship.edu/life/resources/page/events/lavender-graduation/">Lavender Graduation</a>).
The university has no segregated classes or dormitories.
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Segregated Dormitories, Graduations, and Classes

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania receives an “A” grade for Protests and Canceling Speakers. Since 2021, no instances of protests, speech cancelations, or violence/attempted violence against speakers have occurred.
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Protests and Canceling Speakers

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania receives a “C” grade for Mask and Vaccine Mandates. <a href="https://www.ship.edu/life/wellness/raider-respect-covid-19-updates/">The university</a> describes its vaccination policies on its Raider Respect COVID-19 Updates page: &#8220;COVID-19 vaccines help your body develop protection from the COVID-19 virus. Although vaccinated individuals can still get COVID, staying up to date on vaccines lowers the risk of serious illness, hospitalization, and death. Talk to your healthcare provider if you have questions regarding eligibility for a booster shot.&#8221;
The university describes its masking policies on its Raider Respect COVID-19 Updates page: &#8220;Shippensburg University does not require the use of face masks inside campus buildings or classrooms, with the following exceptions:
Masking remains required:
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<li>When visiting the Wellness Center</li>
<li>When visiting a COVID-19 testing center</li>
<li>If determined by CDC Community Level</li>
<li>As requested, when entering a faculty or staff member&#8217;s office</li>
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If you are uncertain if you have been exposed to COVID-19 or may be feeling unwell, please exercise your best judgment and wear a mask to protect yourself and everyone else on campus.&#8221;
While vaccinations are not mandatory, they are strongly encouraged by the university. Similarly, the university follows CDC guidelines regarding masking.
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Mask and Vaccine Mandates

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania receives a “D” grade for the Percent of Students Graduating with STEM Degrees. According to the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data Center (<a href="https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/use-the-data">IPEDS</a>), as of 2020, 3.06% of the current undergraduate student population graduate with a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) degree. Across the United States, students who graduate with STEM degrees tend to earn more on average than their other student counterparts.
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Percent of Students Graduating with STEM Degrees

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania receives an &#8220;A+” grade for Crime Rates in University City or Town. According to the <a href="https://ucr.fbi.gov/crime-in-the-u.s/2018/crime-in-the-u.s.-2018">Federal Bureau of Investigation</a>, the Shippensburg, Pennsylvania violent crime rate was 17.91 per 100,000 people in 2018, much lower than the 2018 national average of 380.56 per 100,000 people. While campus safety is of utmost importance, it is also pertinent to consider the crime rates of the surrounding town or city as students often tend to venture off campus, especially after their freshman year.
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Crime Rates in University City or Town

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania receives an “F” grade for Required Western Civilization Courses for Students. <a href="https://www.ship.edu/academics/academics-resources/general_education/">The university</a> requires students to take multiple categories of courses. The Citizenship category includes some Western Civilization options, but these options can be bypassed in favor of courses unrelated to Western Civilization. Examples of courses in the Citizenship category include:
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<li>&#8220;Media Literacy&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;Conservation of Natural Resources&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;Early History of the United States&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;Honors: U.S. Government and Politics&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;Government and Politics&#8221;</li>
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Required Western Civilization Courses for Students

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Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is a public university in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania with an undergraduate enrollment size of 4,900. The university is located in a rural setting situated between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The university has a small Greek life presence. Students at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania can walk along American history in Carlisle, attend sporting events within the university, visit Franklin County for fresh peaches and produce, and hike the Appalachian Trail. Their official mascots are Big Red and Shippo the Hippo. Members of the Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania community are referred to as “Raiders.”

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania offers more than 100 undergraduate programs. Notable former students include retired United States Army lieutenant general Jay Garner, United States Senator Jeanne Shaheen, television personality Chris Raab, and retired United States army general Tommy Franks.

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