Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (Ship)
Public four-year university in Shippensburg, PA that costs an average of $21,129 a year after financial aid, admits 87% of applicants and graduates 49% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$21,129
Acceptance rate
87%
Graduation rate
49%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$58,077
PublicTown (fringe)4,086 undergraduates
Cost of Ship
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $30,416 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $14,068 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $16,418 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $13,302 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| Average net price after aid | $21,129 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $15,105 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $16,379 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $17,750 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $22,074 |
| $110,001+ | $26,284 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Ship's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 87% |
|---|---|
| Average SAT | 1,120 |
| ACT composite (25th–75th percentile) | 16–28 |
| Test scores | Considered but not required |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 49% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 77% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $48,969 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $58,077 |
| Rank in Pennsylvania (earnings) | 85th of 113 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $22,250 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $253 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 34% |
| Students with federal loans | 58% |
Majors and programs at Ship
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (42)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | 41 | $73,772 | $21,750 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 72 | $57,476 | $22,250 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 84 | $54,031 | $22,250 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 163 | $53,421 | $21,348 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 54 | $51,478 | $22,747 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 87 | $50,864 | $27,000 |
| Marketing | 140 | $50,672 | $25,000 |
| Mathematics | 46 | $48,489 | $23,130 |
| Political Science and Government | 42 | $46,729 | $23,250 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 160 | $46,646 | $21,750 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 28 | $46,549 | $24,374 |
| English Language and Literature | 29 | $46,183 | $25,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 107 | $41,600 | $24,990 |
| Biology | 129 | $41,525 | $18,709 |
| Social Work | 68 | $41,388 | $22,456 |
| Journalism | — | $40,436 | $25,000 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 28 | $39,960 | — |
| History | 55 | $39,608 | $21,928 |
| Sociology | 29 | $38,951 | $27,250 |
| Psychology | 141 | $38,694 | $22,900 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 74 | $36,349 | $24,979 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 24 | $36,112 | $26,000 |
| Chemistry | 25 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | 12 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | — | — |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 75 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 30 | — | $23,250 |
| Economics | 13 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 11 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 4 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 1 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| International/Globalization Studies | 13 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 12 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 26 | — | $22,500 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 21 | — | — |
| Physics | 4 | — | — |
| Public Administration | 4 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 9 | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | 20 | — | — |
Certificate programs (13)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area Studies | 1 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 20 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 6 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 3 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 36 | — | $22,174 |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 1 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 3 | — | — |
| Nanotechnology | — | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 2 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 6 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 3 | — | — |
Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | — | — |
Master's degree programs (17)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 13 | $79,157 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 157 | $74,683 | $27,459 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 22 | $61,708 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 22 | $58,586 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 22 | $56,854 | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 15 | $56,263 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 37 | $54,652 | — |
| Social Work | 54 | $53,892 | $28,315 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 39 | $52,316 | $44,309 |
| Biology | 25 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 34 | — | $20,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 17 | — | — |
| History | 32 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 12 | — | — |
| Public Administration | 14 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 12 | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (2)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | — | — | — |
Professional degree programs (3)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 20 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 9 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (15)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 3 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 9 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | — | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | — | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | — | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 2 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | — | — |
| Social Work | 8 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in Pennsylvania
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | East Stroudsburg | $21,084 | 92% | $59,893 |
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Millersville | $18,817 | 86% | $58,443 |
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Kutztown | $22,146 | 91% | $57,647 |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania | Indiana | $17,391 | 91% | $57,182 |
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | Slippery Rock | $19,972 | 71% | $57,995 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | Middletown | $16,753 | 98% | $71,762 |
| Pennsylvania Western University | California | $17,839 | 94% | $51,161 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Erie | $23,165 | 97% | $71,762 |
About Ship
| Type | Public four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Shippensburg, PA |
| Setting | Town (fringe) |
| Undergraduates | 4,086 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 18 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Website | ship.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is Ship's acceptance rate?
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania admits 87% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,120 on the SAT.
How much does Ship cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $30,416 a year (tuition and fees: $14,068 in-state, $16,418 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $21,129 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $15,105.
How much do Ship graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $58,077 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 85th of 113 similar colleges in Pennsylvania. The best-paid bachelor's program is computer engineering ($73,772 a year after graduation).
What is Ship's graduation rate?
49% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 77% of first-year students return for a second year.