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Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

C
Exceptional Investment ROI grade · Top 68% value
86.5% Acceptance $23,726 Avg net price 55.7% Graduate $56,351 Median earnings 4,086 Students

At a glance

Basics

Type
Public
Setting
Town
Enrollment
4,086 students
Women / Men
50.9% / 49.1%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
86.5%
ACT (mid 50%)
16–28

Cost

Avg net price
$23,726
Sticker price
$30,785
Tuition (in-state)
$13,720
Tuition (out-of-state)
$15,974

Outcomes

Graduation rate
55.7%
Retention rate
76.8%
Median earnings (10y)
$56,351
Median debt
$25,000 (~$271/mo)

Financial aid

On Pell grants
29.8%
Take federal loans
58.2%

All majors at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

59 programs listed in federal data. Every row opens a school-specific page; listings without a positive program signal stay available for users but out of Google's index.

Major
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Social Work
Marketing
Biology, General
Psychology, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Finance and Financial Management Services
Accounting and Related Services
Special Education and Teaching
History
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Management Information Systems and Services
Computer Engineering
Political Science and Government
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Curriculum and Instruction
Public Administration
Educational Administration and Supervision
Human Resources Management and Services
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Geography and Cartography
English Language and Literature, General
Sociology
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
International/Globalization Studies
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Sustainability Studies
Fine and Studio Arts
Chemistry
Design and Applied Arts
Economics
Area Studies
Civil Engineering
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Physics
Communication and Media Studies
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
Journalism
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Nanotechnology
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

Cost & ROI

Is Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania worth it?

Pay $23,726/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $56,351 ten years out — about 2.4× the annual cost. Value grade: C.

Avg net price
$23,726/yr
Median earnings
$56,351/yr (10y out)
Median debt
$25,000~$271/mo
4-year est. cost
$94,904net of aid

Frequently asked questions

What is Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate?

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania admits 86.5% of applicants — accessible on admissions, compared to the national average of 72.3%.

How much does Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania cost per year?

The average annual net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $23,726. The sticker price before any aid is $30,785, so most students receive substantial discounts. Over four years that net cost adds up to roughly $94,904.

How much debt do Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania graduates have?

Graduates leave Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania with a median federal student loan balance of $25,000, which works out to about $271 per month on a standard 10-year repayment plan. About 58.2% of students take federal loans.

Is Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania worth the cost?

Ten years after enrolling, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania graduates earn a median of $56,351 per year (national median: $50,834). That's about 2.4× the annual net price. EduGradify assigns Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania a value grade of C.

What is the graduation rate at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania?

55.7% of full-time undergraduates graduate from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania within six years of enrolling — national average is 49.9%. First-year retention is 76.8%.

What are the most popular majors at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania?

59 programs are listed in federal data; 50 have positive share data. The largest reported major at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is Business Administration, Management and Operations (13.3%), followed by Criminal Justice and Corrections (6.9%).

What percent of Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students receive financial aid?

29.8% of Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students receive a federal Pell Grant — the main need-based federal aid program. 58.2% take federal student loans.

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