SU Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 86.50%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $13,570
- Out-of-State Tuition: $15,824
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at SU:
- Total Enrollment: 5,161, including 593 online students
- 4,371 Undergraduate, 790 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 45% men, 55% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 56%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 22%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 77%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 102 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 18 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 23 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
SU Overview
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (SU) is a four-year, public school located in Shippensburg, PA. It is classified as Master's College and University with larger programs by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at M1 Master's College comparison page.
The SU's tuition & fees is $13,570 for Pennsylvania residents and $15,824 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 83% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $7,828.
The school has a total enrollment of 5,161 and the students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
SU's acceptance rate is 86.50% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 17.51%.
SU ranked 75th in Pennsylvania Colleges rankings. Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is $13,570 for in-state students and $15,824 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $12,330 for in-state students and $17,190 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $13,748 for Pennsylvania residents and $16,002 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $12,330 for Pennsylvania residents and $17,190 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $13,570 | $15,824 |
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| Graduate | $12,330 | $17,190 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $13,748 | $16,002 |
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| Graduate | $12,330 | $17,190 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at SU
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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