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
Address1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA 17257-2299
Phone717-477-7447
WEBwww.ship.edu/
Admission Information
Admissionwww.ship.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationwww.ship.edu/admissions/apply/
Financial Aidwww.ship.edu/financial_aid/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://ship.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx
Veterans Tuitionwww.ship.edu/veterans/
Athleticwww.ship.edu/right_to_know/
Disability Servicehttps://www.ship.edu/oar/
School Category
School TypePublic, 4 years
Carnegie CategoryMaster's College and University (larger programs)
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree- professional practice

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

The acceptance rate of Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is 87.80% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 19.30%. The application fees are $45 for undergraduate programs and $45 for graduate programs.
Open Admission Policy
Acceptance Rate87.80 %
Yield (Enrollment Rate)19.30 %
Undergraduate Application Fees$45
Graduate Application Fees$45

Tuition & Fees

SU's 2024 tuition & fees is $13,544 for Pennsylvania residents and $15,798 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 11.87% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($14,122).
For graduate programs, its 2024 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 ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$13,544$15,798
Graduate Tuition & Fees$12,330$17,190
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)

Student Population

A total of 5,162 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 350 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. SU has 4,443 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 719 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students5,162
Undergraduate Students4,443
Graduate Students719
Online Enrollment350

Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

SU offers 103 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 16 out of the 103 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
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs103 Programs
Number of online programs16 Programs
Offered Degrees/ProgramsCertificates 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 (Professional Practice)
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