Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Public university · Shippensburg, PA · 4,086 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
87%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
16–28
Average net price
$21,129
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$30,416
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
49%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania?
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania accepts about 87 of every 100 applicants (87%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 16–28.
The latest federal data says Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $30,416 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $21,129 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $14,068 for PA residents and $16,418 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$14,068
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$16,418
- Room & board$13,302
- Total cost of attendance$30,416
- Average net price after grants$21,129
Popular majors
Business, Education, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Social Sciences.
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania FAQ
- What is Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate?
- 87% — accessible.
- What ACT score do you need for Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 16–28.
- Is Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania cost?
- About $30,416 a year before aid; $21,129 on average after grants.
- What is Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania's FAFSA school code?
- 003326. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania receives your information.
- What is Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania's graduation rate?
- 49% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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