Shepherd University

At a Glance Admission, Tuition, Population, and more Updated: July 13, 2024 collegetuitioncompare

Shepherd University is a four-year, public school located in Shepherdstown, WV. It is classified as Master's College and University (smaller programs) by Carnegie Classification. Shepherd University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission .

97% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 1,646 applied, 1,593 accepted, and 505 enrolled in Shepherd. 218 men and 287 women first-time, full-time students enrolled. Admission Stats

1,025 SAT, 21 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,025 and ACT score is 21. The SAT score of 1025 is a little bit lower than average, 41 to 50 as in percentile. 25 th pctl. 50 th pctl. 75 th pctl. SAT Score Total 878 1025 1140 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 468 540 600 Math 410 485 540 ACT Score Composite 19 21 24 Math 16 18 22 English 19 22 24 More Scores

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $9,056 for West Virginia residents and $19,082 for others. The graduate tuition & fees are $9,410 for West Virginia residents and $13,316 for others. Tuition has not increased and remains the same as last year at Shepherd University. Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

1,794 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $7,675. For freshmen, 530 students (97%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $8,183. Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 3,339 students enrolled Shepherd in 2025. By gender, 1,273 men and 2,066 women students are enrolled. There are 3,032 undergraduate and 307 graduate students. More Demographics Stats

57 Major Programs

3 programs through online 8 graduate programs Certificate Programs Bachelor's Master's Doctorate Post-graduate Certificate Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Shepherd is 51% and the transfer-out rate is 9%. The retention rate is 71% for full-time and 71% for part-time students. Graduation Rate 51% Transfer-out Rate 9% Retention Rate 71% Students to Faculty Ratio 17 to 1 More Stats

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 235 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Shepherd and the average faculty salary is $70,102. The studetns to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. There are 464 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $55,302. Number of Faculties 235 Average Faculty Salary $70,102 Number of Staffs 464 Average Staff Salary $55,302

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning (online classes) ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate Academic/career counseling Employment services for students Placement services Libraries See More

	25^th pctl.	50^th pctl.	75^th pctl.
SAT Score
Total	878	1025	1140
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	468	540	600
Math	410	485	540
ACT Score
Composite	19	21	24
Math	16	18	22
English	19	22	24

Shepherdstown, WV