Cost of Attendance

Your total cost of attendance (student budgets) will vary depending on whether you are enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or non-degree program. It will also depend on your state of residence. Generally speaking, Pennsylvania residents have a lower total cost of attendance.

The total cost of attendance takes into account your tuition, fees, housing, food plan, books, transportation, and other out-of-pocket expenses (which are not included on your bill, and we estimate these annual expenses to be about $4900).

Estimated student budgets are developed as guides to help you anticipate your costs at Shippensburg University. We recognize that spending habits vary from student to student. Some students may get by on less money, while others may feel that they need more, depending on individual lifestyles and circumstances. A student's eligibility for financial aid; however, will be based not on individual preferences and spending habits, but on these standard budget allowances.  These standard budgets do not include consumer debts such as car payments, bank loans, or credit card bills. Students should take all steps possible to eliminate or otherwise account for all previous debt obligations and avoid additional obligations during enrollment. These budgets are estimates for the regular nine-month academic year only.

Summer budgets are different due to the shorter calendar and require a separate application for assistance. If you are interested in aid for the summer sessions, please follow the information here. 

Find out more about attendance costs for students living on campus, off campus, and commuting, please visit Student Accounts.

Undergraduate In-State Cost Estimate, 2024-2025

Undergraduate Out-of-State Cost Estimate, 2024-2025

*Loan fees are the average up-front origination and/or default fees associated with loans. Your fees could be more or less depending on your loans.

**Transportation- This is the amount we estimate a full-time undergraduate student will spend on items such as gasoline, vehicle maintenance and insurance, decals and inspections, and parking during the school year. A lesser amount is used for students who are not full-time.

***Personal Expenses- This is the amount we estimate a full-time undergraduate student will spend on items such as telephone service, internet connections, laundry and household items, personal hygiene items, clothing, recreation, and out-of-pocket medical and dental expenses during the school year. A lesser amount is used for students who are not full-time.

Housing and Food amounts are estimated based on a Unit B Suite and meal plan of 21 meals/week (per FAFSA Simplification Act requirements) and $250 Flex

Amounts vary according to the other housing and food plan options available.

Graduate/Doctorate In-State Cost Estimate, 2024-2025

Graduate/Doctorate Out-of-State Cost Estimate, 2024-2025

Graduate On Campus Housing is based on pricing for Mowery Hall.

Net Price Calculator

If you are still a year or two away from college, you may want to do some early planning to determine what college may cost. The Net Price Calculator will give you an additional estimate of the net cost of Shippensburg (total costs less aid) based on previous years' aid awards. This is an estimate only, and is not a binding agreement. Note - Due to Microsoft’s migration off of Internet Explorer, some applications will no longer work through the browser. We recommend utilizing Chrome, Firefox, or Safari.

College Navigator

For information on colleges and universities across the country, use the "College Navigator" hosted by the National Center for Education Statistics at nces.ed.gov.