Shippensburg University
Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Shippensburg University is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, with 1,890 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 646 ft (197 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Shippensburg, 0.9 miles S.
- 1,890residents (2020 Census)
- 646 ftelevation · 197 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.7 km²
- 6,771 / sq mipopulation density
- 17257ZIP code
About Shippensburg University
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, commonly known as Shippensburg University (Ship or SU), is a public university in the Shippensburg, Pennsylvania area. It is part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.
Founded in 1871, it later became the first teachers' college in Pennsylvania. Shippensburg University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
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Shippensburg University had 1,890 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,890 |
|---|---|
| Density | 6,771 per sq mi (2,614 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shippensburg University at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Cumberland County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,890 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.28 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.0617° N, 77.5228° W |
| ZIP code | 17257 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4270362 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shippensburg University
- Shippensburg0.9 mi S
- Southampton2.8 mi SW
- Southampton3.7 mi E
- Orrstown4.5 mi W
- Newburg5.5 mi N
- Hopewell6.5 mi N
- South Newton6.8 mi E
- North Newton6.8 mi NE
- Lurgan7.1 mi NW
- Scotland7.1 mi SW
- Greene7.8 mi S
- Upper Mifflin8.8 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Shippensburg University
What county is Shippensburg University in?
Shippensburg University is in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Shippensburg University, PA?
1,890 people lived in Shippensburg University at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Shippensburg University, PA?
The ZIP code of Shippensburg University is 17257.
What is the elevation of Shippensburg University?
646 feet (197 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Shippensburg University?
Shippensburg (0.9 mi), Southampton (2.8 mi), Southampton (3.7 mi), Orrstown (4.5 mi), Newburg (5.5 mi).
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