Applying to Shepherd (Shepherdstown, WV)

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
95.98%	1,010

Shepherd University's acceptance rate is 95.98% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 1,793 students applied and 1,721 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Shepherd.

Shepherd's acceptance rate places 7th out of 16 West Virginia colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,010 and the ACT score is 22 at Shepherd. Shepherd's SAT score ranks 3rd out of 12 West Virginia colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to Shepherd, the SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Shepherd University is 95.98% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 33.00%. 751 men and 1,042 women applied to Shepherd and 713 men and 1,000 women students were accepted.

Among them, 242 men and 330 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Shepherd.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Shepherd
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	1,793	751	1,042	0	0
Admitted	1,721	713	1,000	0	0
Enrolled	568	242	330	0	0
Acceptance Rate	95.98%	94.94%	95.97%	-	-
Yield	33.00%	33.94%	33.00%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Shepherd University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 342 students (60% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 43 students (8%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Shepherd.

The median SAT score is 1,010 with 520 SAT EBRW and 490 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 580 and the 25^th percentile is 470. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 560 and 25^th percentile is 430 .

The median ACT composite score is 22 with 75^th percentile score of 24 and 25^th percentile score of 20 at Shepherd. The median ACT math score is 20 and the ACT English score is 22.

The SAT and ACT scores at Shepherd University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,076, ACT: 21 - public master's college and university with smaller programs).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Shepherd
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	900	1010	1140
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	470	520	580
SAT Math	430	490	560
ACT Composite	20	22	24
ACT Math	17	20	23
ACT English	20	22	26

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Shepherd University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Shepherd. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Shepherd University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Shepherd Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Not Considered
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not Considered
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Considered, if submitted
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $45 for undergraduate schools and $40 for graduate schools of Shepherd University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Shepherd.

Admission Information for Applying to Shepherd
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$45
Graduate Application Fees	$40
Admission Information	www.shepherd.edu/admissions
Online Application	www.shepherd.edu/admissions/apply-to-shepherd
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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Applying to Shepherd (Shepherdstown, WV)

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