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Shepherd University

Shepherd University is a small, public institution located in Shepherdstown, wv. Founded in 1871, Shepherd University offers undergraduate degrees in 51 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 2,325 undergraduates
cost $8,282 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Shepherd University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 95.9%
SAT score average 1064
ACT score average 23
Average high school GPA 3.6
Application fee $45
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Shepherd University is known for one of its top majors: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. Their student-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
15 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Arts, Design, and Humanities
Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching
Computer Science and Information Technology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology

Popular majors

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Biology, General
Sociology

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $8,282
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,987
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $2,875
Cost of attendance* $23,144
Average financial aid package $14,277
Estimated cost $8,867 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $18,722
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,987
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $2,875
Cost of attendance* $33,584
Average financial aid package $14,277
Estimated cost $19,307 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Shepherd University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,325, with gender binary students split 39% male and 61% female.

Total enrollment

3,161

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
59%
African American %
7%
Hispanic American %
7%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
20%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Shepherd University, students love their Relay for Life, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 301 North King St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
phone 304-876-5000
address www.shepherd.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Relay for life

Student government association

Ram marching band

Sigma sigma sigma

Program board

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Shepherd University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Shepherd University?

Shepherd University is located in Shepherdstown, wv.

What is the acceptance rate at Shepherd University? 

The acceptance rate for Shepherd University is 96%.

What’s the average GPA for Shepherd University?

The average high school GPA for Shepherd University students was 3.6.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Shepherd University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Shepherd University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $92,576.

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