Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Shepherd University is 95.86% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 34.14%. 688 men and 1,002 women applied to Shepherd and 664 men and 956 women students were accepted.
Among them, 230 men and 323 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Shepherd.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 1,690 | 688 | 1,002 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 1,620 | 664 | 956 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 553 | 230 | 323 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 95.86% | 96.51% | 95.41% | - | - |
| Yield | 34.14% | 34.64% | 33.79% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 306 students (55% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 51 students (9%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Shepherd.
The median SAT score is 1,060 with 540 SAT EBRW and 520 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 600 and the 25th percentile is 480. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 570 and 25th percentile is 450 .
The median ACT composite score is 21 with 75th percentile score of 24 and 25th percentile score of 19 at Shepherd. The median ACT math score is 19 and the ACT English score is 21.
The SAT and ACT scores at Shepherd University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,052, ACT: 21 - public master's college and university with smaller programs).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 930 | 1060 | 1170 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 480 | 540 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 520 | 570 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 21 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 19 | 22 |
| ACT English | 19 | 21 | 24 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 553 first-year students enrolled in Shepherd. The proportion of full-time students is 98.37% and part-time students is 1.63%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 41.59% and women students is 58.41%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Shepherd.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 553 | 230 | 323 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 544 | 228 | 316 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Shepherd. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Shepherd University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Not Considered |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Not Considered |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $45 for undergraduate schools and $40 for graduate schools of Shepherd University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Shepherd.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $45 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $40 |
| Admission Information | www.shepherd.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | www.shepherd.edu/admissions/apply-to-shepherd |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Professional Practice) |