What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 MATH 211 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 4 MATH 212 | |
| Biology | 3 | 3 BIOL 100 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 3 CHEM 105 | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 ENGL 114 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 ENGL 250 | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 PSYC 101 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 MATH 117 |
Show all 43 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 MATH 211 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 4 MATH 212 | |
| Biology | 3 | 3 BIOL 100 | |
| Biology | 5 | 4 BIOL 161 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 3 CHEM 105 | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 3 CHEM 121 | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 ENGL 114 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 ENGL 250 | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 PSYC 101 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 MATH 117 | |
| Statistics | 4 | 4 MATH 217 | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 4 CMSC 110 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 ECON 101 | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 ECON 102 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 HIST 106 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 BIOL 145 | |
| European History | 3 | 3 HIST 106 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 GEOG 140 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 3 SPAN 103 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 3 SPAN 202 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 CMSC 103 | |
| Art History | 3 | 3 ART 232 | |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 MUSI 212 | |
| African American Studies | 3 | 3 ETHS 101 | |
| Art Studio - 2D Design | 3 | 3 ART 215 | |
| Art Studio - 3D Design | 3 | 3 ART 218 | |
| Art Studio - Drawing | 3 | 3 ART 110 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 3 FORL 022 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 POLI 251 | |
| Computer Science AB | 3 | 4 CMSC 110 | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 3 FREN 103 | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 3 FREN 202 | |
| French Literature | 3 | 3 FREN 001 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 3 GERM 103 | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | 3 GERM 203 | |
| Government and Politics: United States | 3 | 3 POLI 100 | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 3 FORL 022 | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 3 FORL 022 | |
| Latin | 3 | 3 FORL 022 | |
| Physics 1: Algebra Based | 3 | 4 PHYS 121 and PHYS 123 (lecture and lab) | |
| Physics 2: Algebra Based | 3 | 4 PHYS 122 and PHY 125 (lecture and lab) | |
| Physics B | 3 | 3 PHYS 110 | |
| 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) | |
| Precalculus | 3 | 3 MATH 175 | |
| Research | 3 | 3 GENT 001 | |
| Seminar | 3 | 3 GENT 001 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 3 SPAN 204 | |
| U.S. History | 3 | 3 HIST 202 |
Source: ship.edu · checked September 20, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 77 |
| Psychology | 72 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 60 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 51 |
| Business Administration and Management | 51 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 51 |
| Accounting | 45 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 39 |
Show the other 32 majors
| Finance | 39 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 36 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 33 |
| History | 32 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 26 |
| Management Information Systems | 23 |
| Social Work | 23 |
| Computer Software Engineering | 20 |
| Political Science and Government | 17 |
| Mathematics | 17 |
| English Language and Literature | 15 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 13 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 13 |
| Environmental Science | 11 |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 11 |
| Chemistry | 11 |
| Art/Art Studies | 11 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 11 |
| Sociology | 10 |
| Sustainability Studies | 8 |
| Economics | 6 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 6 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 5 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 4 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 |
| Civil Engineering | 4 |
| Public Administration | 3 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 2 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 |
| Geography | 1 |
| Physics | 1 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Swimming, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Basketball, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Faith groups
Ratio Christi
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Greek life
10% of men in fraternities · 11% of women in sororities · 11% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2021–22)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), chapters.ratiochristi.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, near a city
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
615,361 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (HGR)
Nearest hub airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 15.5 of 20
Elevation
691 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
22°F
July high
87°F
Annual snowfall
33.6 in
Days at 90°F or higher
30 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,120 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Wilson College10 mi
- Dickinson College20 mi
- Gettysburg College22 mi
- Mount St. Mary's University28 mi
- Messiah University29 mi
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology37 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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