by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania amounted to $13,720 a year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $15,974. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Within that total, required fees totaled $4,150 in-state and $4,400 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,570 | $11,574 |
| Fees | $4,150 | $4,400 |
| Total | $13,720 | $15,974 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and does not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much does Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania cost if you attend part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To put that price in context, here is how Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania prices compare to peer schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In PA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania lands right around the average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Review the Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Financial Aid page for details.
The table below shows how tuition at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $9,570 | $10,048 |
| Two Years Ago | $9,570 | $10,048 |
| One Year Ago | $9,570 | $11,574 |
| Most Recent Year | $9,570 | $11,574 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Ship has shifted across recent years.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 0.43%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $13,779. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 3.94%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $16,602.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $13,779 | $16,602 |
| In 2 Years | $13,838 | $17,255 |
| In 3 Years | $13,897 | $17,934 |
| In 4 Years | $13,957 | $18,639 |
| In 5 Years | $14,017 | $19,372 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $70,430, or about $55,471 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For a closer look at aid at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, head to the Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Financial Aid page.
