Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is a mid-size public master's university (large program) located in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, with an undergraduate enrollment of 4,086. The institution offers master's-level programs across multiple professional and academic fields alongside its undergraduate curriculum, serving students seeking advanced credentials in applied disciplines. As a public institution primarily funded through state appropriations and federal grants, it operates within the broader Pennsylvania postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 87% acceptance rate, admission is open to most applicants. The 87% acceptance rate reflects a broadly open admissions approach serving a wide range of students. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $21,386 per year. The 4-year graduation rate is 54%, 9 percentage points above the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $56,351. Median debt at graduation for federal aid recipients is $25,000. The student-to-faculty ratio is 18:1.