School Information

24.3
Total Cost $15,562
Total Enrollment 4,256
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 19 : 1

Shepherd University

http://www.shepherd.edu
301 N. King St, Shepherdstown, West Virginia 25443-3210
(304) 876-5000

Mission Statement and Statement of Core Values Shepherd University, a West Virginia public liberal arts university, is a diverse community of learners and a gateway to the world of opportunities and ideas. We are the regional center for academic, cultural, and economic opportunity. Our mission of service succeeds because we are dedicated to our core values: learning, engagement, integrity, accessibility, and community.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Campus Setting Town: Fringe
Disability Services Student 5%
 
School Costs

At Shepherd University, 80.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 66.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $9,981), and 49% receive loans ($7,095 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,228.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Shepherd University is $9,480 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Shepherd University Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $5,234
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $13,574
Tuition Graduate in State $262
Tuition Graduate Out of State $964
Living Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $15,562
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $23,902
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 1,701 people applied to Shepherd University. Of the applicants, 94.0% were admitted (92.0% male & 96.0% female ) and 44.0% accepted (44.0% male and 44.0% female)

Of the 4,102 undergraduate students at Shepherd University, 20.0% are part-time. A majority (73.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 68.0% of the 154 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     58.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     66.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     44.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     14.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     35.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     40.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 304-876-5212
Admissions Office Email admissions@shepherd.edu
Admissions Office Address Shepherd University P.O. Box 5000 Shepherdstown, WV 25443-5000
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.shepherd.edu/admweb/application.pdf
Admissions Website http://www.shepherd.edu/admweb/application.pdf (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.wvmentor.org/applications/shepherd_college/apply.html
Application Fee $45

In order to be accepted to Shepherd University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • Formal demonstration of competencies
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 460
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 560
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 450
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 550
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 19
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 24
ACT English (25th Percentile) 17
ACT English (75th Percentile) 23
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 19
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 24
 
Shepherd University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 19
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 19
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 103 26
Accounting 7
Business Administration and Management, General 96 26
Communication, journalism, and related programs 16
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 16
Computer and information sciences and support services 16
Computer and Information Sciences, General 16
Education 98 28
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services 10
Curriculum and Instruction 10
Elementary Education and Teaching 49
Music Teacher Education 3
Secondary Education and Teaching 49
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other 5
English language and literature/letters 12
English Language and Literature, General 12
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 5
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 5
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 5
Spanish Language and Literature 5
Health professions and related clinical sciences 55
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 55
History 22
History, General 22
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 90
General Studies 90
Mathematics and statistics 5
Mathematics, General 5
Natural resources and conservation 14
Environmental Studies 14
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 48
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies 48
Physical sciences 8
Chemistry, General 8
Psychology 19
Psychology, General 19
Public administration and social service professions 18
Social Work 18
Social sciences 33
Economics, General 7
Political Science and Government, General 15
Sociology 11
Visual and performing arts 51
Art/Art Studies, General 42
Music, General 9
 
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