Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, PA
Public
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Rankings
Affordability53
Selectivity20
Retention30
Graduation5
Earnings32
Diversity31
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
70%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
30%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences5%
Business, Management, Marketing30%
Communication, Journalism6%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Education6%
Engineering2%
Engineering Technologies<1%
English Language and Literature4%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs<1%
History4%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting7%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities<1%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Natural Resources and Conservation3%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies4%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology9%
Public Administration and Social Service5%
Social Sciences9%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
88%
Admission Rate
530
Median SAT Math
540
Median SAT Reading
20
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)480–580
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)490–590
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)17–23
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
$13K
In-State Tuition
$21K
Out-of-State Tuition
$27K
Average Total Cost
$22K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $17K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $18K | $17K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $22K | $20K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $25K | $22K | $19K |
| >$110K | $26K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
69%
Receive Federal Loans
$18K
Median Federal Debt
72%
Repayment Rate
$259
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 25% | 47% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 14% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 14% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 20% | 13% | 9% |
| >$110K | 25% | 17% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $16K | $14K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $18K | $15K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $18K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $19K | $15K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $17K | $14K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $7K | $7K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 69% | 52% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 72% | 55% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 77% | 60% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 82% | 64% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
72%
Retention Rate
33%
Transfer Rate
14%
Withdrawal Rate
52%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 35% | 46% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 52% | 62% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 57% | 62% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 43% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 38% | 45% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 56% | 62% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51% | 50% | 47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 33% | 55% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 100% | 61% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 43% | 49% | 44% |
| Other race | 43% | 55% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
95%
Employment Rate
$34K
Median Salary
$23K
25 Pctl Salary
$46K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 95% | 88% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 95% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 94% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 94% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 93% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $11K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $23K | $21K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $34K | $33K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $46K | $48K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $57K | $61K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $34K | $33K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $40K | $38K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $45K | $41K | $35K |
Students
Students at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
5,343
Undergraduates
82%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
894
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 51% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 49% | 38% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 11% | 16% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 75% | 65% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6% | 8% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 20% | 33% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 17% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 24% | 18% | 14% |
| >$110K | 30% | 23% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, PA
Wilson College
10 miles, SW
Chambersburg Beauty School
11 miles, SW
Franklin County Career and Technology Center
14 miles, SW