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Shepherds College

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Town: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 111
Religious affiliation Interdenominational
Student to faculty ratio 5 to 1
Acceptance rate 88%
Students retention rate 71%
On-time graduation rate 72%

Located in Union Grove, Wisconsin, Shepherds College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

The acceptance rate of 88% indicates that Shepherds College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Shepherds College is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, 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 5-to-1, Shepherds College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 71% at Shepherds College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

87.5%
The most popular programs at Shepherds College are Horticultural Science, Information Technology. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Information Technology

Program Length 27 months
Tuition and Fees $152,700
Books and Supplies $1,300
Total Cost $154,000

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 69 of freshman students at Shepherds College received on average $14,349 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.

$14,349
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 5 19% $6,165 $30,825
Other Federal Grant 5 19% $6,165 $30,825
State Grant/Scholarships 6 23% $15,410 $92,457
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 16 62% $8,438 $135,000
Total Grant & Scholarships 18 69% $14,349 $258,282

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Shepherds College students who enrolled in 2018 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 Shepherds College students is 72.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 80.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 66.7%.

72.2%

  • African American 100.0% 3 students
  • white 64.3% 18 students
  • hispanic 100.0% 2 students
  • Mixed Race 100.0% 2 students

Service Offerings

Shepherds College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Shepherds College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational