Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, Pennsylvania · Public
Avg Earnings (5yr)
$45,010
Acceptance Rate
86%
Graduation Rate
51%
Annual Tuition
$13,544
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn a median of $56,351 ten years after entry — 4% above the national median. Acceptance rate 85.6%, average SAT score 1120, in-state tuition $13,544.
At a Glance
Total Students
4,179
Retention Rate
76%
Faculty Ratio
18
Financial Aid
60%
Median Debt
$25,000
Campus Setting
Town
Institution Type
Public
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,120
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
16–28
Institution Overview
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 85.6%. The university enrolls 4,179 students. The retention rate is 76.1%, and the graduation rate is 50.9%. The median debt for students is $25,000, and 59.9% of students receive financial aid.
The in-state tuition at Shippensburg is $13,544. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $43,565. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $45,010, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $56,351.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$44k
1 YEAR
$45k
5 YEARS
$56k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Shippensburg University alumni earn a median of $43,565. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $45,010. Ten years after graduation, alumni earn a median of $56,351. The median debt for graduates is $25,000.
Shippensburg University has an 85.6% acceptance rate. The graduation rate is 50.9%, and the retention rate is 76.1%. Almost 60% of students receive financial aid.
Popular Programs
Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Marketing
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Social Work
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Biology, General
Finance and Financial Management Services
History
Journalism
Special Education and Teaching
Accounting and Related Services
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Management Information Systems and Services
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Educational Administration and Supervision
Political Science and Government
Student Counseling and Personnel Services
English Language and Literature, General
Geography and Cartography
Mathematics
Curriculum and Instruction
Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Campus Location
Shippensburg, Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA 17257-2299
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is located in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. The campus is in a town setting.