Paying for Shepherd University (Shepherdstown, WV)

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$8,642 4.35%	$19,082 1.92%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$9,270 3.00%	$13,176 2.09%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Shepherd University (Shepherd) are $8,642 for West Virginia residents and $19,082 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,983 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee is the same as last year (2023) at Shepherd.

70% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $9,290. It could cover 48.68% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $14,226 for West Virginia residents and $24,666 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Shepherd's 4-year tuition is $36,767 for West Virginia residents and $78,497 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $96,888 for West Virginia residents and $138,619 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Shepherd University is $8,642 for West Virginia residents and $19,082 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 4.35% for West Virginia residents and increased by 1.92% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($8,869) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,983.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Shepherd is $9,018 for West Virginia residents and $19,449 for out-of-state students, a 1.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Shepherd Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$8,282	$18,722	$13,862
2023-2024	$8,642	$19,082	$13,874
Change % 2023-2024	4.35%	1.92%	0.09%
2024-2025	$9,018	$19,449	$13,886

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $9,270 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $13,176. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($9,917) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,418.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Shepherd is $9,548 for West Virginia residents and $13,452 for out-of-state students , a 2.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Shepherd Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$9,000	$12,906	$13,862
2023-2024	$9,270	$13,176	$13,874
Change % 2023-2024	3.00%	2.09%	0.09%
2024-2025	$9,548	$13,452	$13,886

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Shepherd. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $353 for West Virginia residents and $788 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $515 for West Virginia residents and $732 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$338	$773
	2023-2024	$353	$788
	2024-2025	$369	$803
Graduate	2022-2023	$500	$717
	2023-2024	$515	$732
	2024-2025	$530	$747

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $13,874 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 0.09% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs decreased by 2.91% compared to the previous year.

The Shepherd's 2024 on-campus COA is $23,516 for state residents and $33,956 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $23,708 for state residents and $34,148 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Shepherd
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$8,642
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$19,082
Room & Board	$11,308	$11,500
Personal Expenses	$2,566	$2,566
Books & Supplies	$1,000
COA (In-State)	$23,516	$23,708
COA (Out-of-State)	$33,956	$34,148

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Shepherd?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Shepherd is $36,767 for West Virginia residents and $78,497 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at Shepherd University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Shepherd 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$8,857	$9,076	$9,302	$9,532	$36,767
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$19,297	$19,513	$19,733	$19,955	$78,497
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$9,076	$9,302	$9,532	$9,769	$37,679
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$19,513	$19,733	$19,955	$20,179	$79,380
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$9,302	$9,532	$9,769	$10,012	$38,615
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$19,733	$19,955	$20,179	$20,406	$80,272
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$9,532	$9,769	$10,012	$10,260	$39,573
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$19,955	$20,179	$20,406	$20,635	$81,174
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$9,769	$10,012	$10,260	$10,515	$40,555
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$20,179	$20,406	$20,635	$20,867	$82,087

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $96,888 for West Virginia residents and $138,619 for out-of-state students.

Shepherd 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$23,793	$24,075	$24,363	$24,657	$96,888
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$34,233	$34,512	$34,794	$35,079	$138,619
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$24,075	$24,363	$24,657	$24,957	$98,053
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$34,512	$34,794	$35,079	$35,367	$139,753
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$24,363	$24,657	$24,957	$25,263	$99,241
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$34,794	$35,079	$35,367	$35,657	$140,898
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$24,657	$24,957	$25,263	$25,576	$100,453
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$35,079	$35,367	$35,657	$35,951	$142,054
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$24,957	$25,263	$25,576	$25,895	$101,691
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$35,367	$35,657	$35,951	$36,247	$143,222

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 70% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $59,728 for West Virginia residents and $101,459 for out-of-state students.

Shepherd 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$14,503	$14,785	$15,073	$15,367	$59,728
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$24,943	$25,222	$25,504	$25,789	$101,459
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$14,785	$15,073	$15,367	$15,667	$60,893
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$25,222	$25,504	$25,789	$26,077	$102,593
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$15,073	$15,367	$15,667	$15,973	$62,081
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$25,504	$25,789	$26,077	$26,367	$103,738
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$15,367	$15,667	$15,973	$16,286	$63,293
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$25,789	$26,077	$26,367	$26,661	$104,894
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$15,667	$15,973	$16,286	$16,605	$64,531
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$26,077	$26,367	$26,661	$26,957	$106,062

	In-State	Out-of-State
Shepherd University	$8,642	$19,082
West Virginia University	$9,648	$27,360
Marshall University	$8,942	$20,294
West Virginia State University	$9,499	$15,219
Fairmont State University	$8,454	$18,372
West Liberty University	$8,732	$17,116