Shippensburg U 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$13,544

Cost of attendance at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$14,272

Cost of attendance at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania was $21,077. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Shippensburg U

Shippensburg U net price calculator

$21,077

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Pennsylvania and nationwide.

Pennsylvania's average	$17,850
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of Shippensburg U for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$21,077	$554 (3%)	$17,801	$18,084	$21,342	$24,920	$26,536
2021	$21,631	$1,323 (7%)	$18,076	$19,488	$22,033	$25,712	$27,982
2020	$20,308	$673 (3%)	$16,461	$18,021	$21,798	$25,289	$26,791
2019	$19,635	$187	$16,835	$17,576	$21,584	$25,145	$26,104
2018	$19,448	$1,106 (6%)	$16,769	$17,875	$20,822	$24,457	$25,588
2017	$18,342	$737 (4%)	$15,639	$16,788	$20,258	$23,398	$24,068
2016	$17,605	$891 (5%)	$15,390	$16,796	$20,005	$23,072	$23,759
2015	$16,714	$2,027 (14%)	$14,298	$15,564	$19,337	$22,313	$22,817
2014	$14,687	--	$12,369	$13,473	$17,141	$19,974	$20,581

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$28,426	No change	$13,544	$13,682	$1,200
2021	$28,426	$328 (1%)	$13,544	$13,682	$1,200
2020	$28,754	$1,550 (6%)	$13,544	$14,010	$1,200
2019	$27,204	$1,076 (4%)	$12,718	$13,286	$1,200
2018	$26,128	$714 (3%)	$12,086	$12,842	$1,200
2017	$25,414	$1,840 (8%)	$11,452	$12,762	$1,200
2016	$23,574	$556 (2%)	$10,052	$12,322	$1,200
2015	$23,018	$396 (2%)	$9,774	$12,044	$1,200
2014	$22,622	$1,028 (5%)	$9,448	$11,932	$1,242
2013	$21,594	--	$9,154	$11,240	$1,200

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Shippensburg U provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 2,209 dormitories available to its students at $7,670 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Shippensburg U is $852 per month.
Does Shippensburg U provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Shippensburg U for one academic year is $4,924, which works out to $547 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Shippensburg U estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,200.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Shippensburg U estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,382

If living off-campus, with family: $3,382

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,382
How much is Shippensburg U application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $45 and $45 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Shippensburg U offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$319	$516
For out-of-state students	$419	$774

Housing and Meal

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,924	$7,670	N/A	0	2,209
2021	$4,924	$7,670	N/A	0	2,209
2020	$4,924	$7,778	N/A	26	1,981
2019	$4,810	$8,038	N/A	26	1,836
2018	$4,450	$7,880	N/A	26	1,986
2017	$4,364	$7,706	N/A	26	2,105
2016	$4,250	$7,482	N/A	26	2,196

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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