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Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Public Shippensburg, PA · Town · Mid-Atlantic · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
54%
Graduation Rate
$56,351
Earnings (10yr)
$23,726
Net Price
87%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

With an acceptance rate of 87%, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is a welcoming option for many students seeking a supportive environment. The school attracts those interested in fields like Business & Marketing, Education, Psychology, Criminal Justice, and Biology & Biomedical. This diverse range of programs means that students can find their passion while benefiting from a community that values learning and growth.

Graduates from Shippensburg see a median earning of $56,351 a decade after finishing their studies. While the graduation rate is 54%, those who do cross the finish line often find stable employment opportunities. The affordability of this education is also noteworthy; for many, the experience is made accessible through financial aid, which helps ease the burden of tuition costs.

When we look at the financial side, the average net price after aid stands at $23,726, with a median debt of $25,000. Students who thrive here tend to be those who are self-motivated and take advantage of the resources available to them. With a focus on practical application and community support, Shippensburg can be a solid stepping stone into the workforce for many.

Rankings

How Shippensburg Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation54%Earnings 10yr$56KNet Price$24KRetention77%Median Debt$25KPell Grant Rate30%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$19K$0-30K$19K$30-48K$21K$48-75K$28K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%439.0%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%3141.8%MOBILITY137.92%

Cost & Financial Aid

$13,720
In-State Tuition
$15,974
Out-of-State
$23,726
Avg Net Price
$25,000
Median Debt
30%
Pell Grant Rate
58%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$18,709
Family Income $0–$30K
$18,515
Family Income $30K–$48K
$21,386
Family Income $48K–$75K
$28,387
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$45,010
6 Years After Entry
$50,617
8 Years
$56,351
10 Years
0.44x
Debt-to-Earnings
70%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$45,010 6yr $50,617 8yr $56,351 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

137.92%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
3141.8%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
439.0%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$93,000
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.68
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.02
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
5.4%
Volunteering Rate
0.99
Support Ratio
Community support

Innovation

Data: Opportunity Insights Patent & Innovation Data

0.174%
Inventor Rate
7
Total Patents

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 87%
Retention Rate 77%
SAT Average 1120
ACT Range 16–28
Full-Time Faculty 81%
Faculty Salary (mo) $12,033
Diversity Index 0.42
First-Gen Students 34%

Top Programs

Business & Marketing 27%
Education 13%
Psychology 8%
Criminal Justice 7%
Biology & Biomedical 7%
Social Sciences 6%
Engineering 5%
Communications 4%