Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA · Public · offers Graduate degrees
87%Acceptance rate
$23,726Average net price / year
56%Graduation rate
$56,351Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$25,000Median debt at graduation
4,086Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $13,720
- Out-of-state tuition
- $15,974
- Total cost of attendance
- $30,785
- Room & board
- $13,340
- Books & supplies
- $1,200
- Average net price
- $23,726
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $18,709
- $30–48k
- $18,515
- $48–75k
- $21,386
- $75–110k
- $25,469
- $110k+
- $28,387
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 86.5%
- Average SAT
- 1120
- ACT composite (25–75%)
- 16–28
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 56%
- First-year retention
- 77%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $45,010
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $56,351
- Median debt (graduates)
- $25,000
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 30%
- Students with federal loans
- 58%
Programs: what graduates earn
40 of 91 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Undergraduate certificate
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 9 | $38,907 | $22,250 |
| Geography and Cartography | 15 | $38,439 | $22,250 |
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 81 | $84,476 | $20,750 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 8 | $63,699 | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 5 | $58,124 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 11 | $57,110 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 9 | $56,750 | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 12 | $54,490 | $23,300 |
| Public Administration | 6 | $52,644 | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 18 | $49,144 | $44,715 |
| Social Work | 21 | $48,868 | $28,606 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 16 | $42,020 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 4,086
- Graduate students
- 1,070
- Part-time
- 5%
- Women / men
- 51% / 49%
- White
- 75%
- Hispanic
- 8%
- Black
- 10%
- Asian
- 1%
- International
- 1%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 18:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $108,297 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 81%
- Accreditor
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- Website
- www.ship.edu
- Also known as
- Ship|SU|Shipensburg|Shippenburg|Shipenburg
Most popular fields
- Communication & Journalism – 5% of degrees
- Education – 10% of degrees
- Engineering – 5% of degrees
- Biological Sciences – 4% of degrees
- Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 5% of degrees
- Psychology – 8% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania?
86.5% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1120 on the SAT.
How much does Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania cost?
The average net price after grants is $23,726 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $13,720 and the full cost of attendance is $30,785.
How much do Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $56,351 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
56% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.