Shepherd University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,052
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Acceptance rate	96%
Students retention rate	66%
On-time graduation rate	44%

Located in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, Shepherd University is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 96% indicates that Shepherd University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Shepherd University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Shepherd University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Shepherd University is reported to be 44%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, West Virginia state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 49%.

The student retention rate of 66% at Shepherd University suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

96.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,784

Cost of attendance at Shepherd University in 2022 for students from West Virginia.

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West Virginia's average	$7,714
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,224

Cost of attendance at Shepherd University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

West Virginia's average	$16,279
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 87 of freshman students at Shepherd University received on average $7,767 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,767

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	180	35%	$4,621	$831,790
Other Federal Grant	192	37%	$4,657	$894,150
State Grant/Scholarships	233	45%	$4,162	$969,684
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	345	67%	$4,751	$1,639,020
Total Grant & Scholarships	451	87%	$7,767	$3,502,854

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Shepherd University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Shepherd University students is 44.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 47.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 39.9%.

44.1%

asian 61.5% 8 students
African American 26.0% 20 students
white 47.0% 231 students
hispanic 30.0% 6 students
Mixed Race 39.1% 9 students

Sport Conferences

Football Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Baseball Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Basketball Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Shepherd University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Shepherd University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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