Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
tuition & fees
$15,824
graduate tuition & fees
$17,190
acceptance rate
87%
Student Population
5,161
online students
593
Number of Programs
102
Financial Aid Amount
$7,828
Graduation Rate
56%
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is a Public, 4 years college located in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. SU ranked 59th in Pennsylvania Colleges and 26th in Federal Region III.
It has a total enrollment of 5,161 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree- professional practice. SU's acceptance rate is 86.50% last year (undergraduate school).
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA 17257-2299 |
| Phone | 717-477-7447 |
| WEB | www.ship.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.ship.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | www.ship.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | www.ship.edu/financial_aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://ship.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx |
| Veterans Tuition | www.ship.edu/veterans/ |
| Athletic | www.ship.edu/right_to_know/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.ship.edu/oar/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree- professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is 86.50% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 17.51%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 86.50 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 17.51 % |
Tuition & Fees
SU's 2025 tuition & fees is $13,570 for Pennsylvania residents and $15,824 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 1.12% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($15,648).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $12,330 for Pennsylvania residents and $17,190 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate.
| Pennsylvania Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $13,570 | $15,824 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $12,330 | $17,190 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 5,161 students have enrolled at SU (2024-2025). Among them, 593 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. SU has 4,371 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 790 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 5,161 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 4,371 |
| Graduate Students | 790 |
| Online Enrollment | 593 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
SU offers 102 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 18 out of the 102 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by SU
| Number of programs | 102 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 18 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |
