Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
PublicShippensburg, PA
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, in Shippensburg, PA, is a public mid-sized school, enrolling around 4,086 students. Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 87%. Physical Sciences graduates, especially in Physics, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $91,610/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $2,254 more per year in tuition and fees (1.2x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate?
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania in Shippensburg, PA admits approximately 87% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What ACT score do I need for Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania?
Admitted students at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania typically score between 16–28 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania cost?
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania's total cost of attendance is reported at $30,785 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
What is out-of-state tuition at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania?
For 2024-25, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania's published tuition and required fees were $15,974 for out-of-state students and $13,720 for in-state students -- $2,254 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania require students to live on campus?
No -- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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