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Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PAPublicTown Setting
Open Admission • 87% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is a public institution located in the town setting of Shippensburg, PA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 4.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 87%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
4.1K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
87% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading540 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
SAT Math535 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
ACT Composite16 - 28
1typical 50% range36
87%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing27% of degrees
Social Sciences10% of degrees
Biological Sciences7% of degrees
Engineering5% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,657
Earnings 5yr: $90,947
Debt: N/A
Physics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,610
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,384
Earnings 5yr: $84,509
Debt: $27,000
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,570
Earnings 5yr: $77,338
Debt: $26,900
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,938
Earnings 5yr: $63,340
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,432
Earnings 5yr: $70,935
Debt: $26,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,459
Earnings 5yr: $72,328
Debt: $26,949
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,153
Earnings 5yr: $60,732
Debt: $26,483
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,919
Earnings 5yr: $70,082
Debt: $25,919
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,926
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,000
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,955
Earnings 5yr: $63,736
Debt: $26,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,124
Earnings 5yr: $64,132
Debt: $27,000
Curriculum and Instruction.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,863
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,650
Earnings 5yr: $61,388
Debt: N/A
Geography and Cartography.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $57,518
Earnings 5yr: $60,719
Debt: $22,750
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,130
Earnings 5yr: $63,079
Debt: $24,125
Social Work.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,543
Earnings 5yr: $57,389
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,376
Earnings 5yr: $56,669
Debt: $26,000
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,325
Earnings 5yr: $58,618
Debt: N/A
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,295
Earnings 5yr: $50,532
Debt: $27,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$23,726
In-State Tuition$13,720
Out-of-State Tuition$15,974
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
30%
Pell Grants
58%
Take Loans
72%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$45,010
+25% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$56,351
Completion Signals
56%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
77%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,192
Est. Monthly Payment
$175/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
49%
Men51%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 49% men and 51% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
34%
Part-Time Share
5%
Avg Family Income
$74,583
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