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Shepherd University

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Acceptance Rate 96.78 %
SAT Average 1,025
Tuition & Fees $19,082
($9,056)
Student Population 3,339
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $7,675

Academic Overview

Shepherd University Campus, Shepherdstown, WV
Shepherd University is a public, four-years institute located in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. It is a Master's College and University (smaller programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - professional practice.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $9,056 for West Virginia residents and $19,082 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $9,410 for West Virginia residents and $13,316 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 3,339 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 96.78% and the graduation rate is 51% last year.
The salary after graduation from Shepherd University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $43,000. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, Shepherd's tuition & fees is $9,056 for West Virginia residents and $19,082 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees are $9,410 for in-state students and $13,316 for out-of-state students.
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Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
West Virginia ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$9,056$19,082
Graduate$9,410$13,316
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at Shepherd. The acceptance rate of Shepherd is 96.78% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 31.70%. The average graduation rate is 51% and the transfer-out rate is 9%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $7,675 and 64% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 3,339 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Shepherd University is 96.78 %.
Acceptance Rate
96.78%
Graduation Rate for Shepherd University is 51 %
Graduation Rate
51%
Transfer-out Rate for Shepherd University is 9 %
Transfer-out Rate
9%
Retention Rate for Shepherd University is 71 %
Retention Rate
71%
Student Population for Shepherd University is 3,339
Student Population
3,339
Student to Faculty Ratio for Shepherd University is 17 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
17 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $7,675 at Shepherd University.
Financial Aid Amount
$7,675

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address301 North King St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
Phone304-876-5000
WEBwww.shepherd.edu/
Admissionwww.shepherd.edu/admissions
Online Applicationwww.shepherd.edu/admissions/apply-to-shepherd
Financial Aidwww.shepherd.edu/financialaid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://shepherd.clearcostcalculator.com/student/default/netpricecalculator/survey
Athleticwww.shepherd.edu/institutional-research/ir-data
Disability Servicewww.shepherd.edu/accessibility

Offered Degrees

Shepherd offers 57 major programs through online and on-site education where 3 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's381
Master's72
Doctorate (Practical)10
Less Than 1 Year Certificate40
Post-Bachelor's Certificate60
Post-Master's Certificate10

Special Learning Opportunities

Shepherd University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCAir Force
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:1,074)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $5,198)

Veterans Benefits

Shepherd University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✔
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔
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