Shepherd University
Highest Degree Offered
Doctor's Degree
Tuition per Year (out of state)
$19,082
Surrounding Environment
Rural: Fringe
Description:
Shepherd, founded in 1871, is a public, liberal arts college. Programs are offered through the Divisions of Arts and Humanities, Business and Social Sciences, Education and Professional Studies, and Natural Science and Mathematics. Its 320-acre campus is located in Shepherdstown, 65 miles from Washington, D.C.
301 North King St
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
General Info:
304.876.5000
Website:
www.shepherd.edu/
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Shepherd University
Admissions
Fall 2023
Application Fee: $45
Requirements:
- Secondary school GPA
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Admission:
Number of Applicants Applicants Admitted Admitted Students Enrolled Full Time Part Time
Test Scores:
SAT The SAT was taken by 342 enrolled students, or 60%. 25th Percentile 75th Percentile Critical Reading 470 580 Math 430 560 Writing 470 580
ACT The ACT was taken by 43 enrolled students, or 8%. 25th Percentile 75th Percentile Verbal 20 26 Math 20 24
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Shepherd University
Tuition and Fees
Undergraduate Year: 2023-2024
Average Tuition & Expenses for Full-Time Undergraduates
Tuition & Fees In-State Out-Of-State Books & Supplies On-Campus Room & Board Other Expenses Off-Campus Room & Board Other Expenses Off-Campus With Family Other Expenses
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Shepherd University
Programs
Select a major from the list below to view possible careers that the major would prepare you for. Please note that this list only contains careers that have been specifically reported for these majors, and may not include an exhaustive list.
| Majors | Degree Type |
|---|---|
| Accounting. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Agricultural and Food Products Processing. | MD/DO |
| Agricultural Business and Management, General. | MD/DO |
| Art/Art Studies, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Business Administration and Management, General. | Master's Degree |
| Chemistry, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's Degree |
| Computational and Applied Mathematics. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Computer Engineering, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's Degree |
| Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration. | Master's Degree |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Economics, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Education, General. | Master's Degree |
| Elementary Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Engineering Science. | Bachelor's Degree |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Environmental Studies. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| General Studies. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Health and Wellness, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management. | Postbaccalaureate |
| History, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Information Technology. | Bachelor's Degree |
| International/Globalization Studies. | MD/DO |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Mathematics, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Music Performance, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Music, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Nursing Practice. | MD/DO |
| Nutrition Sciences. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Political Science and Government, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing. | MD/DO |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Public Administration. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign). | Master's Degree |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Secondary Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Sociology, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Spanish Language and Literature. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. | Postbaccalaureate |
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Shepherd University
Financial Aid
Undergraduate Year: 2022-2023
| Aid Type | # Receiving | % Receiving | Average Amt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grants | 189 | 35% | $ 5,674 |
| State/Local Grants | 242 | 44% | $ 4,812 |
| Institutional Grants | 469 | 86% | $ 4,234 |
| Loans To Students | 287 | 53% | $ 9,177 |
Percent of In-State, full-time, first-time undergraduates receiving financial aid: 66%
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Shepherd University
Enrollment
Fall 2022
| Undergraduate: | 2,718 |
| Graduate: | 517 |
| School Total: | 3,235 |
| By Gender | Undergraduate | Graduate |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 1,051 / 39% | 130 / 25% |
| Women | 1,667 / 61% | 387 / 75% |
| By Race | Undergraduate | Graduate |
|---|---|---|
| International | 39 / 1% | 9 / 2% |
| African-American | 198 / 7% | 51 / 10% |
| Native American | 8 / 0% | 1 / 0% |
| Asian | 57 / 2% | 18 / 3% |
| Hispanic | 206 / 8% | 29 / 6% |
| Caucasian | 1,980 / 73% | 390 / 75% |
| Other | 69 / 3% | 6 / 1% |
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Shepherd University
Student Services
Services Offered:
- Academic/Career counseling service
- Employment services for students
- Placement services for completers
Special Learning Opportunities Offered:
- Distance Learning Opportunities (Undergraduate & Graduate)
- ROTC
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
Library:
- Physical Facilities
- Organized collection of printed materials
- Access to digital/electronic resources
- Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials
- Established library hours
- Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions
ROTC Options:
- Air Force
Teacher Certification Details:
- Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization.
- Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers.
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Shepherd University
Athletics
Athletic Association: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
NCAA or NAIA Membership:
Football: Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Basketball: Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Baseball: Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Cross Country/Track: Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
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