Paying for Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$13,394	$15,648 10.81%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$12,330	$17,190

The 2024 tuition & fees of Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (SU) are $13,394 for Pennsylvania residents and $15,648 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee has significantly risen this year (more than 10%) at SU.

76% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $7,673. It could cover 49.04% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $23,255 for Pennsylvania residents and $25,509 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

SU's 4-year tuition is $53,576 for Pennsylvania residents and $66,501 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $126,654 for Pennsylvania residents and $139,579 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is $13,394 for Pennsylvania residents and $15,648 for out-of-state students. It has been stayed same for Pennsylvania residents and increased by 10.81% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount ($9,590) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of SU is $13,394 for Pennsylvania residents and $17,339 for out-of-state students, a 10.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.

SU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$13,394	$14,122	$14,920
2023-2024	$13,394	$15,648	$16,334
Change % 2023-2024	0.00%	10.81%	9.48%
2024-2025	$13,394	$17,339	$17,882

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $12,330 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $17,190. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($10,292) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,479.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at SU is $12,330 for Pennsylvania residents and $17,190 for out-of-state students , the same as current year.

SU Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$12,330	$17,190	$14,920
2023-2024	$12,330	$17,190	$16,334
Change % 2023-2024	0.00%	0.00%	9.48%
2024-2025	$12,330	$17,190	$17,882

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at SU. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $319 for Pennsylvania residents and $419 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $516 for Pennsylvania residents and $774 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$319	$419
	2023-2024	$319	$419
	2024-2025	$319	$419
Graduate	2022-2023	$516	$774
	2023-2024	$516	$774
	2024-2025	$516	$774

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $16,334 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 9.48% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 8.64% compared to the previous year.

The SU's 2024 on-campus COA is $30,928 for state residents and $33,182 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $29,380 for state residents and $31,634 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At SU
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$13,394
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$15,648
Room & Board	$12,952	$11,404
Personal Expenses	$3,382	$3,382
Books & Supplies	$1,200
COA (In-State)	$30,928	$29,380
COA (Out-of-State)	$33,182	$31,634

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at SU?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at SU is $53,576 for Pennsylvania residents and $66,501 for out-of-state students.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

SU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$13,394	$13,394	$13,394	$13,394	$53,576
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$16,030	$16,420	$16,821	$17,231	$66,501
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$13,394	$13,394	$13,394	$13,394	$53,576
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$16,420	$16,821	$17,231	$17,651	$68,122
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$13,394	$13,394	$13,394	$13,394	$53,576
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$16,821	$17,231	$17,651	$18,081	$69,783
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$13,394	$13,394	$13,394	$13,394	$53,576
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$17,231	$17,651	$18,081	$18,522	$71,485
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$13,394	$13,394	$13,394	$13,394	$53,576
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$17,651	$18,081	$18,522	$18,974	$73,227

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $126,654 for Pennsylvania residents and $139,579 for out-of-state students.

SU 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$31,217	$31,511	$31,810	$32,115	$126,654
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$33,853	$34,537	$35,237	$35,952	$139,579
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$31,511	$31,810	$32,115	$32,425	$127,862
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$34,537	$35,237	$35,952	$36,682	$142,408
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$31,810	$32,115	$32,425	$32,741	$129,091
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$35,237	$35,952	$36,682	$37,428	$145,298
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$32,115	$32,425	$32,741	$33,062	$130,342
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$35,952	$36,682	$37,428	$38,190	$148,251
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$32,425	$32,741	$33,062	$33,388	$131,616
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$36,682	$37,428	$38,190	$38,968	$151,267

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 76% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $95,962 for Pennsylvania residents and $108,887 for out-of-state students.

SU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$23,544	$23,838	$24,137	$24,442	$95,962
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$26,180	$26,864	$27,564	$28,279	$108,887
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$23,838	$24,137	$24,442	$24,752	$97,170
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$26,864	$27,564	$28,279	$29,009	$111,716
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$24,137	$24,442	$24,752	$25,068	$98,399
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$27,564	$28,279	$29,009	$29,755	$114,606
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$24,442	$24,752	$25,068	$25,389	$99,650
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$28,279	$29,009	$29,755	$30,517	$117,559
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$24,752	$25,068	$25,389	$25,715	$100,924
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$29,009	$29,755	$30,517	$31,295	$120,575

	In-State	Out-of-State
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania	$13,394	$15,648
The Pennsylvania State University	$15,890	$25,574
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus	$20,234	$40,188
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus	$21,524	$39,890
Temple University	$21,991	$37,248
West Chester University of Pennsylvania	$10,686	$22,511