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Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Fees, Costs 2026
Use these cost cards as the first-pass money view before checking the detailed breakdown and official resources.
In-state tuition
$13,544
Out-of-state tuition
$15,798
Average net price
$23,553
Attendance cost
$29,480
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Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Estimated Per-Semester Cost
Many tuition guides break annual costs into fall and spring estimates. The values below divide reported annual College Scorecard cost fields by two, so use them as planning estimates and verify the actual billing schedule with Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania.
Tuition
Per semester: $7,899
Annual: $15,798
Room and board
Per semester: $6,476
Annual: $12,952
Books and supplies
Per semester: $600
Annual: $1,200
Other on-campus expenses
Per semester: $1,691
Annual: $3,382
Attendance cost
Per semester: $14,740
Annual: $29,480
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Estimated Four-Year Cost
The estimates below multiply current reported annual values by four. They do not include future tuition increases, changes in housing, program fees, financial aid changes or personal expenses.
Four-year tuition estimate
$63,192
Four-year attendance estimate
$117,920
Four-year average net price
$94,212
In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is listed as Public in the local dataset. In-state tuition is $13,544 and out-of-state tuition is $15,798. Compare both values before estimating your bill, especially if residency status may affect pricing.
International Student and Private College Tuition Note
The local database lists Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania as Public. Public colleges often use residency-based pricing, so international and nonresident students may face the out-of-state tuition rate. Verify residency, international student fees and aid eligibility directly with the school.
Room and Board / Total Attendance Cost
Separate mandatory fee data is not available in the local College Scorecard-derived table; use tuition, room/board, books, other expenses and attendance cost as the supported cost components.
Room and board, on campus
$12,952
Housing and meal estimate where reported.
Room and board, off campus
$11,404
Off-campus living estimate where reported.
Books and supplies
$1,200
Academic supply estimate.
Other expenses, on campus
$3,382
Personal and miscellaneous estimate.
Total attendance cost
$29,480
Use as the sticker-price baseline before aid.
Average Net Price After Aid
Based on available data, the average student at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania pays approximately $23,553 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Pennsylvania average of $20,881 and above the national average of $17,506.
Acceptance Rate and Outcomes
Acceptance Rate
85.55%
SAT Average
1,090
ACT Range
Not available
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 85.55%. This means approximately 856 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 4,179 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
85.55%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition and Cost Breakdown
In-state tuition
$13,544
National avg: $20,567
Out-of-state tuition
$15,798
National avg: $20,567
Attendance cost
$29,480
Use with aid and net price.
Average net price
$23,553
State avg: $20,881. National avg: $17,506.
Pell grant rate
29.60%
Federal need-based grant indicator.
Federal loan rate
59.87%
Share using federal loans.
What Does Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$15,798
Room and board
$12,952
Books and supplies
$1,200
Other expenses
$3,382
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$29,480
Average net price
$23,553
Average aid coverage
20%
$5,927 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania pays approximately $23,553 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Pennsylvania average of $20,881 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Pennsylvania and national averages.
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania net price
$23,553
Pennsylvania average
$20,881
National average
$17,506
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $15,798 and average net price at $23,553. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$15,798
Current net price
$23,553
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
51.61%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$56,351
Undergraduates
4,179
10-Year Median Earnings - Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania graduates earn about 1.3x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania?
Undergraduates
4,179
Completion rate
51.61%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
29.60%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
59.87%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid and Scholarships
About 29.60% of Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 59.87% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Pell grant rate
29.60%
Federal loan rate
59.87%
Students with any loan
95.21%
Average net price
$23,553
Net Price by Income Bracket
Estimate Your Net Price at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Student Debt and Borrowing
Borrowing metrics help explain how students finance the gap between sticker price, aid and net price. Loans can make a bill payable, but they do not reduce the underlying cost like grants and scholarships.
Loan principal
$16,192
Median completer debt
$25,000
Median monthly payment
$265
Federal loan rate
59.87%
Debt and payment fields come from federal aid data where reported. Actual borrowing can vary by degree level, dependency status, aid package, family contribution and program costs.
Net Price Calculator
Use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate. The averages on this page help with comparison, but your final price can change based on residency, aid eligibility, housing, program fees and scholarships.
Open Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Net Price CalculatorFinancial Aid Application Steps
The sample guide uses step-by-step aid instructions. This version keeps the steps generic and accurate for the database, then points readers to official school and federal resources.
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1. Complete the FAFSA when eligible
Use the federal FAFSA form to start federal student aid eligibility. Some private or selective schools may require additional institutional forms.
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2. Check school-specific aid requirements
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3. Use the net price calculator
Compare the personalized estimate with the average net price and income-bracket values shown on this page.
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4. Review grants, loans and payment deadlines
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Payment Guide
Use these generic steps to review tuition, aid and billing before making an enrollment decision.
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1. Confirm published tuition and fees
Review Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania's official tuition page and compare it with the tuition and attendance cost fields on this page.
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2. Estimate net price after aid
Use Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania's official net price calculator when available, then compare the estimate with average net price and income-bracket data.
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3. Review financial aid and payment options
Check grants, scholarships, federal loans, payment plans and billing deadlines directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.
Institutional Cost Resources
These institutional context fields help explain how the school appears in the federal dataset beyond student-facing tuition. They are not a bill, but they add useful background for affordability research.
Endowment
$59,099,679
Faculty salary field
$11,443
Tuition revenue per FTE
$8,275
Instructional spend per FTE
$10,635
These fields come from federal institutional data and should be read as context, not as student charges.
Accreditation
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania lists Middle States Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus Location and Contact
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is listed at 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA 17257-2299. Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Address
1871 Old Main Drive
Shippensburg, PA 17257-2299
Official website
Open school websiteAdmissions policy
Selective admissions policy reported
Compare Schools
Compare Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
- Accept. rate
- 85.55%
- Tuition
- $15,798
- Net price
- $23,553
- 10-yr earnings
- $56,351
- Accept. rate
- Not available
- Tuition
- Not available
- Net price
- Not available
- 10-yr earnings
- $138,767
- Accept. rate
- 11.40%
- Tuition
- $63,829
- Net price
- $31,671
- 10-yr earnings
- $114,862
- Accept. rate
- 5.87%
- Tuition
- $66,104
- Net price
- $31,229
- 10-yr earnings
- $111,371
- Accept. rate
- 29.26%
- Tuition
- $62,180
- Net price
- $33,549
- 10-yr earnings
- $105,584
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Shippensburg University Tuition?
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $15,798. In-state tuition is $13,544. Verify current tuition directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.
What is Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania's average net price?
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania's average net price in the local dataset is $23,553. Net price reflects average cost after grants and scholarships where reported.
Does this page include all Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania fees?
The local dataset supports tuition, room and board, books, other expenses, attendance cost, net price and aid fields. Separate mandatory fee data is not available for every school, so fees should be verified with Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania.
What is Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate?
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 85.55%.
How much is Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania tuition?
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $15,798.
What is Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania's average net price?
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania's average net price in the local dataset is $23,553.
What is Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $56,351 for Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania.
Is Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania accredited?
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania's accreditor in the local dataset is Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania?
The local dataset lists 4,179 undergraduate students at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania.
What percentage of Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania in the local dataset is 29.60%.
What is the federal loan rate at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania?
The federal loan rate for Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania in the local dataset is 59.87%.
Where should I verify Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania or the latest official federal education data.