Shepherd University 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,784

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

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

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Shepherd University was $10,360. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Shepherd University

Shepherd University net price calculator

$10,360

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in West Virginia and nationwide.

West Virginia's average	$11,259
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of Shepherd University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$10,360	$325 (3%)	$7,457	$8,271	$11,705	$13,824	$15,246
2021	$10,685	$295 (3%)	$7,787	$9,126	$11,116	$14,254	$14,684
2020	$10,390	$1,169 (13%)	$8,068	$8,377	$11,719	$14,106	$14,680
2019	$9,221	$131 (1%)	$7,062	$7,686	$10,439	$13,057	$13,812
2018	$9,352	$340 (4%)	$6,867	$8,494	$10,642	$12,675	$13,384
2017	$9,692	$600 (7%)	$7,744	$8,595	$11,947	$13,863	$14,586
2016	$9,092	$18	$6,267	$7,689	$11,192	$12,358	$13,913
2015	$9,074	$598 (7%)	$7,125	$7,738	$10,387	$13,540	$13,470
2014	$8,476	--	$6,462	$7,759	$10,732	$12,404	$13,243

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Shepherd University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$23,132	$98	$7,784	$14,348	$1,000
2021	$23,034	No change	$7,784	$14,250	$1,000
2020	$23,034	$236 (1%)	$7,784	$14,250	$1,000
2019	$22,798	$220	$7,548	$14,250	$1,000
2018	$22,578	$158	$7,328	$14,250	$1,000
2017	$22,420	$340 (2%)	$7,170	$14,250	$1,000
2016	$22,080	$260 (1%)	$6,830	$14,250	$1,000
2015	$21,820	$2,264 (12%)	$6,570	$14,250	$1,000
2014	$19,556	$689 (4%)	$6,256	$12,300	$1,000
2013	$18,867	--	$5,834	$12,033	$1,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Shepherd University provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,052 dormitories available to its students at $5,798 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Shepherd University is $644 per month.
Does Shepherd University provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Shepherd University for one academic year is $5,050, which works out to $561 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Shepherd University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,000.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Shepherd University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,875

If living off-campus, with family: $3,500

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,500
How much is Shepherd University application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $45 and $40 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Shepherd University offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Shepherd University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$317	$485
For out-of-state students	$752	$717

Housing and Meal

Shepherd University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Shepherd University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$5,050	$5,798	N/A	19	1,052
2021	$4,898	$5,852	N/A	19	1,110
2020	$4,898	$5,852	N/A	20	1,110
2019	$4,740	$5,740	N/A	20	1,114
2018	$4,698	$5,630	N/A	20	1,112
2017	$4,698	$4,520	N/A	20	1,173
2016	$4,570	$4,500	N/A	20	1,302

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Shepherd University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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