Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, Pennsylvania · Public · 4,086 undergraduates · ship.edu
Test policy (fall 2027)
Test blind
Scores aren't considered
Acceptance rate
87%
of applicants
Annual cost (2027-28)
$33,470Est.Estimate
$36,320 out of state
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is test blind for students starting in fall 2027: it doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them. Its acceptance rate is 87%. The middle half of enrolled freshmen who sent scores had ACT scores of 16 to 28. A year in 2027-28 is expected to cost about $33,470 for in-state students and $36,320 for out-of-state students before financial aid.
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Your chances and merit aid at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
See your chances of admission, how much merit aid you could get, and what you'd pay after it.
We started you at a typical enrolled freshman here. Move the sliders to match you.
Your admission chances
87% of applicants admitted
No estimate
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania doesn't consider test scores and doesn't publish its freshmen's GPAs, so your chances rest on your courses, grades and the rest of your application.
Estimated merit aid
$4,000
a year, from the Raider Success Scholarship
That's for out-of-state students. .
Your cost after merit aid
$32,320
a year in 2027-28, from a $36,320 sticker price (out of state)
What to do with your 1200
Scores aren't considered here
This college doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them.
Named scholarships you may qualify for (1)
Reach, target and likely are a rough guide from your GPA, test score and how selective the college is. Admissions also weigh your courses, grades, essays and activities. Merit aid figures are estimates, before any need-based aid.
Admissions
Test policy for fall 2027
Test blind
SAT and ACT scores aren't considered for admission, even if you send them.
Source: Undergraduate Admissions · Checked November 3, 2026
Acceptance rate
87%
of applicants are admitted.
Test scores of enrolled freshmen
The shaded part shows the middle half of enrolled freshmen who sent scores: a quarter scored below it and a quarter above.
ACT composite 16 to 28
Cost and financial aid
The sticker price is what a year costs before any aid. Most students pay less after grants and scholarships.
Sticker price for 2027-28Estimate
$33,470
a year, in state
$36,320
a year, out of state (tuition $17,300)
- Tuition (in state)$14,450
What families pay after aid
What a year cost on average after grants and scholarships, for freshmen who got federal aid in 2023-24 (in-state students), by family income.
- $0 to $30,000$15,105
- $30,001 to $48,000$16,379
- $48,001 to $75,000$17,750
- $75,001 to $110,000$22,074
- Over $110,000$26,284
Financial aidEstimate
56%
of a student's financial need is covered, on average
90%
of freshmen receive grants
$6,756
average grant to freshmen
Merit scholarships
Awards for grades and scores, on top of need-based aid. You don't repay them.
Raider Success Scholarship
$3,000 to $5,000 a year
Automatic · No separate application
- 3.90+ GPA, Tier 4; retain with 3.0 college GPA$5,000
- 3.50 to 3.89 GPA, Tier 3; retain with 2.75 college GPA$4,000
- 3.00 to 3.49 GPA, Tier 2; retain with 2.75 college GPA$3,000
Deadline: Accept and pay enrollment deposit by May 1. To keep it: a 3.0 college GPA (Tier 4) or 2.75 (Tiers 2 and 3), checked at the end of each school year.
DetailsPresidential Scholarship
Full tuition
Automatic · In-state students · No separate application
- Valedictorian or salutatorian of a Pennsylvania high school, Class rank verified with Office of Admissions
Deadline: Accept the offer by May 1. To keep it: a 2.5 college GPA (3.0 starting in 2027-2028), and stay a full-time student (counting up to 15 credits that apply to your program of study); it renews for up to 8 fall and spring semesters in a row.
Details
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AP credit
AP exams that earn credit can replace college courses, so you pay for fewer of them and may graduate sooner.
AP exams that earn credit
40 of 40
Earn credit with a score of 3
40 exams
A 3-credit course is worth
about $1,450Est.Estimate
at 2027-28 tuition for in-state students
Credit for each AP exam
| Exam | Score needed | Credits | Counts as |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ART 215 |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ART 218 |
| African American Studies | 3 | 3 | ETHS 101 |
| Art History | 3 | 3 | ART 232 |
| Biology | 3 | 3 | BIOL 100 |
| Biology | 5 | 4 | BIOL 161 |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | MATH 211 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 4 | MATH 212 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 3 | CHEM 105 |
| Chemistry | 4 | 3 | CHEM 121 |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | FORL 022 |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POLI 251 |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 4 | CMSC 110 |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | CMSC 103 |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | ART 110 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENGL 114 |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENGL 250 |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 | BIOL 145 |
| European History | 3 | 3 | HIST 106 |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | FREN 103 |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 3 | FREN 202 |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | GERM 103 |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | 3 | GERM 203 |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEOG 140 |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | FORL 022 |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | FORL 022 |
| Latin | 3 | 3 | FORL 022 |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 101 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 102 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | MUSI 212 |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | PHYS 121 and PHYS 123 (lecture and lab) |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | PHYS 122 and PHYS 125 (lecture and lab) |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | PHYS 206 and PHYS 126 (lecture and lab) |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | PHYS 205 and PHYS 124 (lecture and lab) |
| Pre-Calculus | 3 | 3 | MATH 175 |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSYC 101 |
| Research | 3 | 3 | GENT 001 |
| Seminar | 3 | 3 | GENT 001 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | SPAN 103 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 3 | SPAN 202 |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 3 | SPAN 204 |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | MATH 117 |
| Statistics | 4 | 4 | MATH 217 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POLI 100 |
| United States History | 3 | 3 | HIST 202 |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | HIST 106 |
Source: AP credit policy
After college
Graduate within 6 years
49%
Come back for a second year
77%
Typical earnings
$58,077
a year, 10 years after starting here
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania$77,014
- All colleges$71,390
Median yearly earnings of graduates five years after finishing a bachelor's in this major. 24 majors here have earnings data.
Common questions about Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Is Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania test optional for fall 2027?
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is test blind for students starting in fall 2027: it doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them.
What SAT score do you need to get into Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania?
The middle half of enrolled freshmen who sent scores had ACT scores of 16 to 28. A quarter scored above that range and a quarter below it.
What ACT score do you need to get into Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania?
The middle half of enrolled freshmen who sent scores had ACT scores of 16 to 28. A quarter scored above that range and a quarter below it.
What is the acceptance rate at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania?
The acceptance rate at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is 87%.
How much does Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania cost?
A year at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania in 2027-28 is expected to cost about $33,470 for in-state students and $36,320 for out-of-state students before financial aid. After grants and scholarships, freshmen who got federal aid paid $21,129 a year on average.
Does Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania offer merit scholarships?
Yes. Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania offers 2 merit scholarships, including the Raider Success Scholarship and the Presidential Scholarship. Some are awarded automatically from your GPA and test scores.
Does Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania gives credit for all 40 AP exams it lists. A score of 3 earns credit on each of them.
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