| Shepherd University | vs. |
| #136 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #2 in West Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) | School Type | |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate, Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,642 West Virginia Residents $19,082 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | |
| $9,270 West Virginia Residents $13,176 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | |
| $9,290 | Average Financial Aid Amount | |
| Admission | ||
| 1,060 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | |
| 95.86% | Acceptance Rate | |
| 34.14% | Yield | |
| High School GPA Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | |
| Enrollment | ||
| 3,235 | Total Enrollment | |
| 2,718 | Undergraduate | |
| 517 | Graduate | |
| 533 | Online Population | |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 47% | Graduate Rate | |
| 10% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 70% | Retention Rate | |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,074) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,198) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculties | ||
| 15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | |
| 246 | Number of faculties | |
| $66,010 | Average Faculty Salary | |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.