Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Town
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About Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
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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87%
Acceptance
$23,726
Net price
4,086
Enrollment
56%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
87%
Acceptance rate
1,120
SAT average
—
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$23,726
Average net price
$13,720
In-state tuition
$15,974
Out-of-state tuition
$13,340
Room & board
$1,200
Books & supplies
$30,785
Total cost of attendance
30%
Students receiving Pell grants
58%
Students with federal loans
$25,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$56,351
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$45,010
Median earnings (6 yrs)
56%
Graduation rate
77%
Retention rate
85%
Earn more than a HS grad
$11,381
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
4,086
Total enrollment
5%
Part-time
20
Avg. age at entry
34%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania FAQ
Is Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania a public or private school?
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is a public institution located in Shippensburg, PA.
What is the acceptance rate at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania?
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania has an acceptance rate of 87%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania cost?
The average annual net price at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is $23,726 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $13,720 in-state and $15,974 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania?
About 56% of students at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students earn a median of $56,351 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania?
Admitted students at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania have an average SAT score of 1,120. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania?
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania enrolls about 4,086 students.
Campus
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