| West Virginia vs. Shepherd |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#271 in National Universities #1 in West Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #136 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #2 in West Virginia Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,104 West Virginia Residents $28,608 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,056 West Virginia Residents $19,082 Out-of-State |
| expensive$11,412 West Virginia Residents $29,538 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$9,410 West Virginia Residents $13,316 Out-of-State |
| More$11,786 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,675 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,110 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,025 SAT 21 ACT |
| Tighter89.00% | Acceptance Rate | Easier96.78% |
| Lower24.77% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable31.70% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger23,643 | Total Enrollment | Smaller3,339 |
| Larger18,206 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,032 |
| Larger5,437 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller307 |
| Larger2,958 | Online Student Population | Smaller461 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher65% | Graduate Rate | Lower51% |
| Higher21% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower9% |
| Higher83% | Retention Rate | Lower71% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,462) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,074) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,262) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,198) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 1,806 | Number of faculty | 235 |
| Higher$105,419 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$70,102 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.