Shippensburg University is a public regional university and member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE), founded in 1871 in Shippensburg in Cumberland County, in the Cumberland Valley of south-central Pennsylvania. Serving approximately 5,500 students, Shippensburg is known for its strong programs in business administration, criminal justice, education, social work, and communication studies. The Raiders compete in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC). Shippensburg's location in the scenic Cumberland Valley, its accessible tuition, and its commitment to ha…