Shepherd Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 96.78%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1025. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $9,056
- Out-of-State Tuition: $19,082
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Shepherd:
- Total Enrollment: 3,339, including 461 online students
- 3,032 Undergraduate, 307 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 38.1% men, 61.9% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 51%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 9%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 71%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 57 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 3 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 8 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Shepherd Overview
Shepherd University (Shepherd) is a four-year, public school located in Shepherdstown, WV. It is classified as Master's College and University with smaller programs by Carnegie Classification
The Shepherd's tuition & fees is $9,056 for West Virginia residents and $19,082 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 65% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $7,688.
The school has a total enrollment of 3,339 and the students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
Shepherd's acceptance rate is 96.78% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 31.70%. The median SAT score is 1025 and the ACT score is 21.
Shepherd ranked 156th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 7th in West Virginia Colleges rankings. Shepherd University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Shepherd University is $9,056 for in-state students and $19,082 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $9,410 for in-state students and $13,316 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $9,490 for West Virginia residents and $19,082 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,552 for West Virginia residents and $13,457 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,056 | $19,082 |
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| Graduate | $9,410 | $13,316 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,490 | $19,082 |
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| Graduate | $9,552 | $13,457 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Shepherd University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Shepherd
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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