Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania — College Profile

About

Shippensburg University, a comprehensive public institution in Pennsylvania's Cumberland Valley, is widely recognized for its acclaimed teacher education programs, criminal justice department, and the AACSB-accredited John L. Grove College of Business. The university sets itself apart by hosting the Grace B. Luhrs University Elementary School, the only public on-campus laboratory school in the state, which provides education majors with immediate, real-world classroom experience. Outside the classroom, students enjoy a tight-knit, community-oriented campus culture characterized by spirited NCAA Division II Red Raiders athletics, active student organizations, and prime proximity to government and corporate internships in nearby Harrisburg.

Wikipedia:Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, commonly known as Shippensburg University, is a public university in the Shippensburg, Pennsylvania area. It is part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

Location

Shippensburg, PA, 17257-2299 · Town campus

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Nearest airport from college

BWI · Baltimore

76 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

In-stateOut-of-state

Tuition & fees$13,720$15,974

Housing & food (on campus)$13,340$13,340

Books & supplies$1,200$1,200

Cost of attendance$30,785$35,306

Average net price$23,726Not published

Out-of-state prices

Tuition & fees$15,974

In-state: $13,720

Housing & food (on campus)$13,340

Books & supplies$1,200

Cost of attendance$35,306

In-state: $30,785

Average net priceNot published

In-state: $23,726

Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.ship.edu

How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.

Tuition$12,278

Fees$4,450

Housing$8,442

Food$5,260

Books & supplies$1,200

Personal expenses$2,182

Transportation$1,400

Total published by the school$35,306

Source: www.ship.edu · checked Sep 13, 2026

Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24

$0–30k

$18,709

$30–48k

$18,515

$48–75k

$21,386

$75–110k

$25,469

$110k+

$28,387

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

54%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

41%

Back for yr 2

77%

Transferred

24%

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

54% graduated · 31% transferred · 15% left or unknown · none still enrolled

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

6 yrs after entry$45,010

10 yrs after entry$56,351

Debt

Median at graduation$25,000

Monthly payment$265

Middle 50% owe$6.7k–$27k

90th percentile$31,000

Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): $55,177 earned 10 yrs after entry.

Admissions

Getting in · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

87%

Test policy

Test optional

Per College Scorecard

SAT average

1120

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Student Body

Gender

Men 49%Women 51%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

18 : 1

Pell grant

30%

First-gen

34%

Family income

$65,945

Independent

Age at entry

20.0

Part-time

Race & ethnicity

White

75%

Hispanic

Black

10%

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division II with football · EADA 2024-25

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Field Hockey
Women's
Football
Men's
Lacrosse
Women's
Soccer
Men's · Women's
Softball
Women's
Swimming
Men's · Women's
Tennis
Women's
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Women's
Wrestling
Men's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021

After 6 yrs

$45,010

After 10 yrs

$56,351

Marketing83

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods78

Business Administration, Management and Operations74

Biology, General69

Psychology, General68

Criminal Justice and Corrections56

Special Education and Teaching48

Social Work45

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other42

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness38

Finance and Financial Management Services36

Mathematics29

Accounting and Related Services26

Management Information Systems and Services26

Political Science and Government23

History23

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$71M

Full-time faculty

81%

Faculty salary

$12,033/mo

Teaching spend

$11,381

per student

Federal loans

58%

Classification

Carnegie type

Master's (larger programs)

Undergraduate profile