Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Ship
Shippensburg, Pennsylvania 17257-2299
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is a public town institution in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1090.
A mid-sized campus of 4.2K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
52% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $56,351 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,553.
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History & Fun Facts
- •In 1917 the school was purchased by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- •On June 4, 1926, the school was authorized to grant the Bachelor of Science in education degree in elementary and junior high education.
- •The school received a charter on October 12, 1926, making it the first normal school in Pennsylvania to become a state teachers college.
- •On June 3, 1927, the State Council of Education authorized the school to change its name to the "State Teachers College at Shippensburg".
- •The business education curriculum was approved on December 3, 1937.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1090
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
40.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
-2.5%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$16,192
Programs (90)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
76%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
27
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from PA state average